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T230 ABY

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,957 mi
Last recorded180,957 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 ABY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 174,900 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 174,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 169,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 164,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 157,755 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 157,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 152,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 146,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 138,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 136,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 131,584 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 131,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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T230 ABY is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T230 ABY, 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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T230 ABY is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T230 ABY safe to buy?

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