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BSS 191M

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,126 mi
Last recorded194,126 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 191M
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 194,126 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 194,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 175,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 155,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 132,033 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 114,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 113,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 110,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 110,186 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 99,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 91,164 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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BSS 191M is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 BSS 191M, 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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What year was BSS 191M registered?

BSS 191M is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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