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W526 RLK

2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,739 mi
Last recorded107,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto108,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 RLK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,739 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 107,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,114 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,209 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 64,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,224 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,818 miles

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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W526 RLK is a 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W526 RLK, 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 W526 RLK registered?

W526 RLK is a 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W526 RLK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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