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T962 POM

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,680 mi
Last recorded179,680 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT962 POM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 179,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

front headlamps slightly clouded/misted

rear coil springs corroded

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 179,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

under body slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2019 179,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 178,924 miles

head light adjuster light on dash

Fail 10 Sep 2018 178,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

head light adjuster light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2017 175,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 171,389 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 171,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 167,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 167,222 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 158,409 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 150,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 133,152 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 133,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 123,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 108,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,982 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 81,889 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 65,773 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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T962 POM is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T962 POM, 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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T962 POM is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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