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T18 CYM

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

240,671 mi
Last recorded240,671 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 CYM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 240,671 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 240,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 236,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil sump pan corroded

slight fluid leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2014 230,647 miles

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear sub frame

corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Feb 2013 217,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 212,280 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 195,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 195,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 178,501 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 178,501 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 170,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 155,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 132,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 123,059 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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T18 CYM is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T18 CYM, 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 T18 CYM registered?

T18 CYM is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T18 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 CYM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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