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T320 MEF

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT320 MEF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 134,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,194 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,051 miles

floor and susp units heavly rusted

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 122,051 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre just in

floor and susp units heavly rusted

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,390 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

offside rear and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

offsider front lower rear suspension arm bush slightly perished

offsider rear tyre close to the legal limit on the middle tread

power steering slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,911 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 100,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,730 miles

downstream lambda sensor wiring damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,371 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

downstream lambda sensor wiring damaged.

offside rear brake pads anti vibration spring missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,285 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 58,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,173 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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T320 MEF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T320 MEF, 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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T320 MEF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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