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S150 RTG

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,884 mi
Last recorded133,884 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 RTG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 133,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 124,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/4517 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear exhaust back boxes to centre pipe heavily corroded and thin

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2015 117,168 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 117,168 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,389 miles

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,389 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outter edge 235/4517w

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 80,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,776 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 70,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,347 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,347 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,510 miles

front & rear brake pads wareing thin

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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S150 RTG is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S150 RTG, 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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S150 RTG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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