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H8 RCD

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 RCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 119,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,408 miles

General surface corrosion over rear suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded beam paqttern only just good enoughh (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,269 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 118,269 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 116,590 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 110,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded through out

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 102,792 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,701 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,261 miles

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

off/side washer jet is partaily blocked

Pass 10 May 2011 51,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 50,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,613 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 41,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 33,173 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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H8 RCD is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H8 RCD, 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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H8 RCD is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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