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S343 MGO

1999 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,063 mi
Last recorded155,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 MGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 155,063 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 140,064 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 123,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 123,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 109,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 96,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres scrubbing on edges and has small cuts on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,721 miles

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 19 Apr 2007 66,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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S343 MGO is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S343 MGO, 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 S343 MGO registered?

S343 MGO is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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