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S382 MSS

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 MSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,521 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 119,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 119,798 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,371 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 116,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 114,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 111,564 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 111,531 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 104,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 82,480 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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S382 MSS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S382 MSS, 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 S382 MSS registered?

S382 MSS is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S382 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S382 MSS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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