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T981 LKL

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,268 mi
Last recorded136,268 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 LKL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 136,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 136,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 126,564 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,809 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 8 Jul 2008 111,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 111,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 97,018 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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T981 LKL is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T981 LKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T981 LKL registered?

T981 LKL is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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