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T880 KOB

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,485 mi
Last recorded167,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 KOB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 167,485 miles

OIL LEAK

offside rear fog light shows small white light (cracked)

Fail 9 Jul 2019 167,485 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reqs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reqs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge size 235/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

offside rear fog light shows small white light (cracked)

Pass 9 Jul 2018 147,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges and has a nick in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 147,964 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet release handle broken (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury aireil (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury car airiel has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Both rears (4.5.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges and has a nick in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,980 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,783 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres bald on edges and perrished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,954 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2011 87,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,799 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 68,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,469 miles

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

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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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T880 KOB is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T880 KOB, 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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T880 KOB is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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