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C16 RMS

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RMS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,591 miles

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

General corrosion on underside and suspension

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer flange corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,959 miles

General corrosion on rear suspension/subframe

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 83,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both lamps seriously defective. Lens tape used, new lamps ideally required (4.5.4 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,378 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle to suspension components and prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both (4.5.4 (a))

general corrosion underneath vehicle to suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,506 miles

Front brake pads low

O/S front tyre inner edge low

Rear brake discs poor

Rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,741 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,904 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,568 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,568 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,722 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,436 miles

front bumper damaged and dent in o/s/f wing

plastic sill covers

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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C16 RMS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C16 RMS, 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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C16 RMS is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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