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DIG 3950

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,297 mi
Last recorded158,297 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3950
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 158,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 147,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 134,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,188 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 119,126 miles

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

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

nail in n/s front tyre and wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre near legal limmits worn on insidge edge

rear brake pads becomming worn

rear exhaust silencers becomming corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low on tread

hand brake travel

nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2007 105,150 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,422 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2005 95,233 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DIG 3950 is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DIG 3950, 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 DIG 3950 registered?

DIG 3950 is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is DIG 3950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 3950 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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