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S460 CMR

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Lpg 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,497 mi
Last recorded196,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 CMR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 196,497 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased brake hose ferrules also slightly corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered suspension fitted/car catches ground in places/scuffed floor&chassis legs damaged/sills damaged at lower jack points/covers fitted to sills inspection difficult (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear inc suspension arms/bushes perished/cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch tyres stretched and wearing thin inner edges/wheels cambered in at top, car obviously used for drifting (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 196,497 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased brake hose ferrules also slightly corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered suspension fitted/car catches ground in places/scuffed floor&chassis legs damaged/sills damaged at lower jack points/covers fitted to sills inspection difficult (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear inc suspension arms/bushes perished/cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch tyres stretched and wearing thin inner edges/wheels cambered in at top, car obviously used for drifting (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 191,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes, coated in grease

Fail 2 Jun 2017 191,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes, coated in grease

Pass 11 Aug 2015 184,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 182,165 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 7 Aug 2013 176,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 167,766 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2012 167,766 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 154,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 142,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 130,583 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

near side rear tyre wearing in inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 116,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 101,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 87,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 86,990 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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S460 CMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,999cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S460 CMR, 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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S460 CMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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