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S440 OJF

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,310 mi
Last recorded181,310 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 OJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 181,310 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 31 May 2018 181,310 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 25 May 2017 176,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 171,957 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 161,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 150,863 miles

Slight grease around o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 17 May 2013 139,871 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 139,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 129,824 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on the inner edges

rear brake imb 32%

Pass 31 May 2011 125,393 miles

parking brake performance just meets requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2010 121,774 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 121,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 112,144 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 112,120 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE VERY LOW ON 2MM N/S/R TYRE LOW ON 3MM

Pass 10 May 2007 106,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 99,572 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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S440 OJF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S440 OJF, 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 S440 OJF registered?

S440 OJF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S440 OJF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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