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T959 CMA

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,108 mi
Last recorded157,108 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 CMA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 157,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 150,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 149,205 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 149,199 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 149,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 136,948 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 136,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

o/s/f wheel cap missing

o/s/r tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 128,247 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 128,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 119,312 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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T959 CMA is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T959 CMA, 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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T959 CMA is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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