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S187 RTG

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 RTG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 147,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,295 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 132,295 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 115,501 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 115,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,796 miles

ADVISE..O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE..

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 103,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn 50%

nearside front tyre as a slightly worn inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2010 103,904 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn 50%

nearside front tyre as a slightly worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,456 miles

nearside rear tyre as a perished sidewall and damaged sidewall no ply or cord exposed

Fail 16 Jun 2008 99,452 miles

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

nearside rear tyre as a perished sidewall and damaged sidewall no ply or cord exposed

Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,660 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 93,660 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 90,210 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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S187 RTG is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S187 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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What year was S187 RTG registered?

S187 RTG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S187 RTG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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