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S436 OAJ

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,662 mi
Last recorded182,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 OAJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 182,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 180,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 177,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 175,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 173,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 170,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 170,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 166,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 166,394 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 159,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 149,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 136,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 129,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 104,020 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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S436 OAJ is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S436 OAJ, 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 S436 OAJ registered?

S436 OAJ is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S436 OAJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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