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T188 UMR

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,302 mi
Last recorded135,302 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 UMR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 135,302 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 135,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,323 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,323 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cut in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f inner wing damaged

play n/s steering rack

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2011 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cut in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f inner wing damaged

play n/s steering rack

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,585 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 94,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,998 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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T188 UMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T188 UMR, 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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T188 UMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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