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DG56 VRL

2006 Lexus GS450H

Red Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VRL
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 151,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,962 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 128,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 128,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2015 121,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 111,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2014 111,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 98,677 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2013 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,144 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS450H?

Based on 31,026 MOT tests across 2,030 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,099
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 682
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 454
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 273
position lamp(s) not working 269
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 237
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DG56 VRL is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Red with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 81,630 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 GS450H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG56 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG56 VRL registered?

DG56 VRL is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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