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L3 XUC

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XUC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,989 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

offside rear tyre showing signs of heavy wear to inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

offside rear tyre showing signs of heavy wear to inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,122 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,467 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,450 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,643 miles

o/s/r brake disc heavilly pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,849 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 66,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 53,776 miles

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

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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L3 XUC is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L3 XUC, 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 L3 XUC registered?

L3 XUC is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L3 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 XUC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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