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T383 DBW

1999 Lexus GS300

Orange Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,814 mi
Last recorded159,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 DBW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,814 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 159,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front wipers slightly smery

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside outer/inner sills corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres streched on rims

sticker along bottom of windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2016 148,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 143,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f head lamp washer missing

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracks in tread dephs .

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres crackes in tread dephs .

exhaust system corroded .

n/s/f caliper slightly binding .

Fail 4 Jun 2013 135,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres crackes in tread dephs .

exhaust system corroded .

n/s/f caliper slightly binding .

Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall not to cords

cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall not to cords

Fail 3 Jul 2012 132,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall not to cords

cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall not to cords

Pass 5 Jul 2011 129,343 miles

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

cut on n/f/f tyre outter sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 126,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front calipers binding .

front number plate cracked .

Pass 15 Jul 2009 123,580 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 123,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,730 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattle

Fail 21 Jul 2008 117,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 24 Jul 2007 108,089 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 98,899 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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T383 DBW is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Orange with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T383 DBW, 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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T383 DBW is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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