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Lexus GS300 - 2008

183.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS300, model year 2008. Sample size: 180 cars, 377 tests and 692 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 180 cars

The 2008 Lexus GS300 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 184 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 46% better than the average for cars of the same year, at 337 defects per 100. This model demonstrates particularly strong performance in key categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of 72 and 2 respectively, compared to the yearly averages of 135 and 18. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with age, particularly beyond 124,000 miles, where the model shows 355 defects per 100. Overall, the GS300 stands out for its reliability, making it a solid choice within its segment.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 180 cars

More model years for Lexus GS300

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Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 46.2% better
71.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 91.1% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 68.4% better
8.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.8% better
50.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 40.8% better
183.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 34.9% better
33.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 52.5% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 67.7% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 481 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22

Serious faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 5