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S457 FVE

1999 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,065 mi
Last recorded176,065 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 FVE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 176,065 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 176,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 171,374 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 171,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 168,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 163,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 154,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 139,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 124,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,605 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,110 miles

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

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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S457 FVE is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S457 FVE, 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 S457 FVE registered?

S457 FVE is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S457 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 FVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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