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T254 SUF

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,666 mi
Last recorded110,666 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

brake pipe covered with grease

oil leak sump seal slight

Fail 5 Nov 2015 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

brake pipe covered with grease

oil leak sump seal slight

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,927 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

vehicle and brake lines under-sealed

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,714 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 103,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,017 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 95,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 89,338 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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T254 SUF 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 84.6%.

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 T254 SUF, 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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T254 SUF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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