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T262 EBD

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,922 mi
Last recorded175,922 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 EBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 175,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 170,303 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 167,466 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 167,466 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 164,346 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 164,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 159,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 159,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 143,266 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 142,988 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2009 136,023 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre tread cracking.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 103,618 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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T262 EBD is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T262 EBD, 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 T262 EBD registered?

T262 EBD is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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