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Lexus GS300

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,997 cc

S780 TKMMOT history

S780 TKM is a red petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2022 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2022
Mileage
134,161 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 TKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S780 TKM was last recorded at 134,161 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2008: 66,555 miles, lower than 76,848 miles on 6 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,347 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
814 miles
Average per year
3,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,161 miles
  • 2021 – 133,347 miles
  • 2019 – 133,313 miles
  • 2018 – 127,933 miles
  • 2017 – 122,824 miles
  • 2016 – 121,109 miles
  • 2015 – 116,871 miles
  • 2014 – 115,766 miles
  • 2013 – 110,387 miles
  • 2012 – 104,262 miles
  • 2011 – 101,299 miles
  • 2009 – 93,639 miles
  • 2008 – 66,555 miles
  • 2007 – 76,848 miles
  • 2005 – 69,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,161 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded but has covers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill and end is corroded but has covers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area . (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,161 miles (+814)1 dangerous8 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    465930506260
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded but has covers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill and end is corroded but has covers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area . (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass133,347 miles (+34)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,347 miles
    Test number
    410712967094
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass133,313 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,313 miles
    Test number
    878915525860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,933 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,933 miles
    Test number
    791722445744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,824 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,824 miles
    Test number
    708859016194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,109 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    607516914450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,871 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    185293765141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,766 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    449327374164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,387 miles
    Test number
    355587573161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail110,387 miles (+6,125)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,387 miles
    Test number
    459727173173
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,262 miles (+2,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,262 miles
    Test number
    106292482181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass101,299 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    286013151171
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Fail101,290 miles (+7,651)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    229847441186
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  14. Pass93,639 miles (+27,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    662238779235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,555 miles (-10,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    710907918297
    • NoteBoth front tyers on limit

  16. Pass76,848 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    562587537086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    143138375223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 TKM

Does S780 TKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 TKM expired on 8 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 TKM?
The MOT on S780 TKM expired on 8 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 TKM done?
S780 TKM was recorded at 134,161 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
Has S780 TKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 TKM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S780 TKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S780 TKM find?
S780 TKM failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front registration plate incorrect; main beam tell-tale not working, and 17 more.

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