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R111 YEA

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 YEA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 110,272 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pump locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both sills corroded but not gone though

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under body corroded but not gone thought

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres has slight cutt in inner sidwall

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 90,875 miles

offside front brake slightly binding.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 71,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R111 YEA is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R111 YEA, 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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R111 YEA is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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