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T381 RKR

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,117 mi
Last recorded153,117 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT381 RKR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 153,117 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 153,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 148,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 133,862 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 133,861 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 130,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 123,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 115,634 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 115,531 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 107,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 107,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 106,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 106,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 93,241 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 93,241 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

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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T381 RKR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T381 RKR, 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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What year was T381 RKR registered?

T381 RKR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T381 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T381 RKR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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