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B5 BKS

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BKS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 146,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 141,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 139,358 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 130,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 125,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 119,898 miles

advise slight play in both sides rear lower suspension arm bushes.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 119,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

advise slight play in both sides rear lower suspension arm bushes.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,356 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 111,324 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 99,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 98,695 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise exhaust flanges heavily corroded. †advise n/s/r handbrake effort poor

Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,617 miles

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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B5 BKS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B5 BKS, 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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B5 BKS is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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