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B16 FBD

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,104 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 104,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,340 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis leg corroded in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 103,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis leg corroded in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and swollen where rear sub frame mountings attach (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and swollen where rear sub frame mountings attach (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components attached corroded apart from upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension upright lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

slight engine oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,960 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated. Brake binding slightly and slow to release

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and running gear has light corrosion and rust

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,332 miles

underbody and running gear has light corrosion and rust

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pads look to be in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to the limit on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to the limit on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,084 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,131 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,143 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,512 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,112 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,024 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 40,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 35,312 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 35,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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B16 FBD is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 107,531 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 FBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 FBD is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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