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T898 HTR

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT898 HTR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 76,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,478 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 74,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 67,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 67,582 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 63,583 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 60,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,777 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,815 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 47,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,878 miles

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

engine under tray missing.

offside front wiper blade starting to split.

unable to see condition of rear brake pads.

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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T898 HTR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T898 HTR, 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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T898 HTR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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