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S347 NGO

1999 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,120 mi
Last recorded138,120 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 NGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 138,120 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 67,021 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 131,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 131,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 124,962 miles

exhaust heat sheilds loose

play in rear steering rack

slight play to front steering rack bushes under load

Fail 2 Dec 2009 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bonnet not shutting

exhaust heat sheilds loose

play in rear steering rack

slight play to front steering rack bushes under load

Pass 26 Nov 2008 113,039 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 110,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 108,734 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 108,734 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 101,431 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 101,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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S347 NGO is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S347 NGO, 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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S347 NGO is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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