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T257 HTX

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,449 mi
Last recorded139,449 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 HTX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 139,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear exhaust flanges corroded heavily

Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 117,953 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in side walls

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres have age cracks in side walls

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,935 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion around vehicle underbody

underbody & sill covers fitted on complete vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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T257 HTX is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T257 HTX, 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 T257 HTX registered?

T257 HTX is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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