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L33 XCY

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,543 mi
Last recorded127,543 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 XCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 127,543 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2025 118,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 113,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,487 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 91,487 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,879 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mid section to back boxes flanges corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 75,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust mid section to back boxes flanges corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,743 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,267 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,852 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,815 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,528 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding on inner edge

n/s/f headlamp lens scratched

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 38,660 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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L33 XCY is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 L33 XCY, 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 L33 XCY registered?

L33 XCY is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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