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T981 PTG

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 PTG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,269 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,326 miles

Rear brake pads suspect low but unable to see to fully inspect due to calipier set up

Fail 18 Jul 2014 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads suspect low but unable to see to fully inspect due to calipier set up

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,199 miles

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,012 miles

Front brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,800 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,738 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all tyres are wearing on inside edge

light corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,271 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 72,539 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2007 71,513 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 71,513 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

bonnet safty catch incomplete noise coming from o/s/f wheel o/s/f wheel arch signs of damge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,220 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 PTG 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 68.4%.

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 PTG, 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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T981 PTG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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