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S401 SND

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,834 mi
Last recorded196,834 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 SND
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 196,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Both rear tyres have cuts in the tread

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

One high level brake light bulb not working

Rear bumper damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 186,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 186,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 179,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 166,366 miles

both rear silencers flange joint with centre pipes corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2008 166,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear silencers flange joint with centre pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2007 146,562 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 146,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 124,736 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

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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S401 SND is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S401 SND, 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 S401 SND registered?

S401 SND is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S401 SND safe to buy?

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