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T273 TRH

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,439 mi
Last recorded129,439 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 TRH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear corrosion on exhaust n/s o/s joints.

Rear corrosion on n/s and o/s exhaust silencer and tail pipes.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 129,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear corrosion on exhaust n/s o/s joints.

Rear corrosion on n/s and o/s exhaust silencer and tail pipes.

parking brake warning light on .

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,285 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,248 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,772 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,244 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 84,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,120 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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T273 TRH is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T273 TRH, 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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T273 TRH is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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