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L300 CSS

1999 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,624 mi
Last recorded110,624 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300 SE Auto108,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 110,624 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit at 2-3mm.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 109,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

minor play in steering rack mountings

Fail 3 Oct 2007 100,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,047 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 10 Oct 2006 89,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,378 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 79,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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L300 CSS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 108,569 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L300 CSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L300 CSS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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