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T318 YNU

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 YNU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 101,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 101,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 92,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,468 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust section corroded/thin.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 85,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust section corroded/thin.

Pass 15 May 2013 80,410 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 75,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 65,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 55,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,836 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 49,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 45,154 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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T318 YNU is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T318 YNU, 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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T318 YNU is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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