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S505 DPP

1999 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,670 mi
Last recorded193,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 DPP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2010 193,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 193,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 185,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 174,500 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 174,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 158,084 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 158,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 137,031 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & low in pressure

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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S505 DPP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S505 DPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S505 DPP registered?

S505 DPP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S505 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 DPP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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