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T438 JRJ

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,824 mi
Last recorded70,824 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 JRJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,824 miles

Rear Exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,512 miles

exhaust tail box joints corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust tail box joints corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,102 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe joins corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe joins corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,726 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,897 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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T438 JRJ is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T438 JRJ, 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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T438 JRJ is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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