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T329 MEF

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,537 mi
Last recorded104,537 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT329 MEF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 104,537 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall,but no cords are showing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 102,122 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,829 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,804 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 92,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 84,173 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,173 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 76,158 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 76,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 70,050 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 70,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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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T329 MEF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T329 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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T329 MEF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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