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S223 JBA

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,262 mi
Last recorded127,262 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 JBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 127,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,111 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 122,043 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of chassis to sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill has plastic cover

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has plastic cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,663 miles

under floor corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,091 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2015 108,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid close to min

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,448 miles

rear brake pads close to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded at flanges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jul 2009 84,053 miles

engine oil leak, both front tyres worn inner edges, slight blow exhaust, o/s and n/s/f suspension rear tie arm bushes splitting,

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,245 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,892 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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S223 JBA is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S223 JBA, 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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S223 JBA is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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