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S3 PPC

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,762 mi
Last recorded126,762 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PPC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 126,741 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Both (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,384 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 124,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 120,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 120,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,698 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limits

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner tread

Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limits

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner tread

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge+ both front tyre starting to where on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,827 miles

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

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,047 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,047 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,774 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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S3 PPC is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S3 PPC, 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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S3 PPC is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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