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YT08 KKL

2008 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KKL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,446 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing has a slight damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 90,425 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at front and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing slight damage no sharp edges

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2025 85,610 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS BODY SEALANT APPLIED

Pass 6 Apr 2024 84,932 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 84,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,814 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe brace holed & corroded

different size tyres on front & rear axles

long travel on parking brake pedal

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe brace holed & corroded

long travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front main beam aim very high

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front main beam aim low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear subframe front mount brace bar mounts heavily corroded - strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,620 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,607 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,906 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,049 miles

maybe very slight play n/s/f track rod end?

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,965 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,293 miles

n/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall close to BORDER LINE

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,087 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner tread edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,313 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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YT08 KKL is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 KKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT08 KKL is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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