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C12 JRA

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,090 mi
Last recorded122,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 JRA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 122,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion under body

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,569 miles

General corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 116,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner/outer sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner/outer sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers over outer sills

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers over outer sills

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 107,959 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,120 miles

o/s/r brake application 40% uneaven

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded inside face

Fail 14 Jun 2011 104,054 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake application 40% uneaven

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded inside face

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,818 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 62,208 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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C12 JRA is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 JRA, 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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C12 JRA is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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