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S99 SGB

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,409 mi
Last recorded137,409 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 SGB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,409 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Underside floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear and central (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 129,860 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

steering rack arms have play

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,518 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 90,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,296 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,140 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 27,140 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on insides

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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S99 SGB is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S99 SGB, 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 S99 SGB registered?

S99 SGB is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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