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T459 NBL

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,180 mi
Last recorded152,180 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 NBL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 152,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 152,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 150,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 149,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 147,880 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Throttle pedal slightly unresponsive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 147,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Throttle pedal slightly unresponsive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 140,538 miles

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

bonnet catch sticky

Pass 22 May 2012 134,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 125,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 116,355 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 105,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 105,769 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 97,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,016 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 75,583 miles

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

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

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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T459 NBL is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T459 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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T459 NBL is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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