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S385 MSS

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,954 mi
Last recorded199,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 MSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 199,954 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 187,032 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Feb 2013 186,535 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear number plate poor

Pass 2 Sep 2011 166,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 156,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 156,382 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 148,917 miles

near side rear caliper pin corroded and boot missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 139,601 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 139,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 128,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 114,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 97,138 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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S385 MSS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S385 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 S385 MSS registered?

S385 MSS is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S385 MSS safe to buy?

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