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R70 DAP

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,700 miles

All underside Body and Component Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 141,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

All underside Body and Component Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 141,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2020 141,596 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 141,446 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all general underbody/component corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2019 141,446 miles

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system below master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all general underbody/component corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,180 miles

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

all general component corrosion

all general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 148,747 miles

Rear both tyres perished

all component corrosion

all general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 140,316 miles

light underbody and component corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2015 139,578 miles

light underbody and component corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,492 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 137,232 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light underbody corrosion

tinted windows

Fail 14 Jan 2013 137,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light underbody corrosion

tinted windows

Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,985 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished in tread

plastic cover sill panels fitted,preventing view of outer sills

tinted windows

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2011 134,788 miles

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

General corrosion

General wear to all suspension bushes

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jan 2011 134,761 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

General corrosion

General wear to all suspension bushes

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2010 130,445 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 130,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 121,049 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 121,049 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 109,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 104,279 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 104,279 miles

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

can not see the depth of rear brake pads, check when wheels removed

Pass 25 Apr 2006 92,583 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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R70 DAP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R70 DAP, 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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R70 DAP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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