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S541 MRS

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,667 mi
Last recorded123,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 MRS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,667 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,876 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear diff leaking

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,866 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear diff leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 105,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,130 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 116,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,966 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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S541 MRS is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S541 MRS, 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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S541 MRS is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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