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T378 NBL

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 NBL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 137,624 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,179 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,840 miles

Offside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,953 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 127,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 125,272 miles

Both rear silencers and joints very corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,738 miles

Both rear silencer joining sections badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,330 miles

Both rear silencer joining sections badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Jul 2014 119,330 miles

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

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

Both rear silencer joining sections badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre getting slightly low on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 105,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 101,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 76,823 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 76,823 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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T378 NBL is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T378 NBL, 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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T378 NBL is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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