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T354 VVX

1999 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,588 mi
Last recorded222,588 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT354 VVX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 222,588 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2014 222,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

slight play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2013 216,204 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake warning light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2013 216,203 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 208,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 194,754 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 194,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 177,827 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 177,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 151,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front l-t-c-a rear bushes worn/cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 134,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 119,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 100,937 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 100,626 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 78,182 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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T354 VVX is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T354 VVX, 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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T354 VVX is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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