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T255 SUF

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,630 mi
Last recorded125,630 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 125,630 miles

Both headlamp aim Projected beam image deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance only just met requirements n/s and o/s

Pass 14 May 2021 125,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 126,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 125,630 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 124,265 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 124,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,644 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

rear silencers have bandages applied but exhaust not blowing

travel at parking brake lever

Fail 18 Aug 2016 123,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

rear silencers have bandages applied but exhaust not blowing

travel at parking brake lever

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,095 miles

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

advise slight bind front offside brake

advise travel at parking brake lever

advise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 120,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight bind front offside brake

advise travel at parking brake lever

advise wear at front offside and nearside tyre edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise travel at parking brake lever

Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,050 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise travel atparking brake

Fail 11 Jul 2013 110,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise travel atparking brake

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,424 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,137 miles

advise play at nearside top ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,876 miles

advise cut in front offsidetyre wall

advise wear at front offside tyre tread

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise cut in front offsidetyre wall

advise wear at front offside tyre tread

Pass 29 Jul 2009 84,366 miles

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

unable to check rear brake pads

Fail 29 Jul 2009 84,366 miles

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

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

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,352 miles

slight wear at rear brake discs unable to check rear brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,798 miles

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

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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T255 SUF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T255 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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T255 SUF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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