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V262 FSS

2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,575 mi
Last recorded158,575 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto108,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 FSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 158,575 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 153,861 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light emits only 75%

Pass 28 Jan 2010 147,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2009 137,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 137,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 126,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 113,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 98,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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V262 FSS is a 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 108,245 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V262 FSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V262 FSS registered?

V262 FSS is a 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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