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T180 RFG

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,467 mi
Last recorded159,467 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 RFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 159,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 158,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 155,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 155,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 152,465 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 150,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear 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)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 143,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut out on the inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 143,599 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut out on the inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 140,177 miles

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2014 140,128 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,936 miles

both rear inner tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front wheel rim buckled

Fail 8 Nov 2013 136,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

both rear inner tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front wheel rim buckled

Pass 25 Oct 2012 122,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 116,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 116,346 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 115,745 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s parking brake slightly sticking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,180 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake dises worn and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 101,842 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 101,377 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,531 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 80,847 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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T180 RFG is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T180 RFG, 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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T180 RFG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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