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M543 WAS

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 WAS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 154,202 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

full exhaust system corroded

windscreen has damage in the swept area but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,798 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 May 2013 141,102 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 141,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 131,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 112,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,734 miles

drivers side rear tyre close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 92,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,115 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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M543 WAS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M543 WAS, 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 M543 WAS registered?

M543 WAS is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is M543 WAS safe to buy?

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