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T987 LKL

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,063 mi
Last recorded147,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 LKL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 147,063 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 147,063 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 145,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 134,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,865 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,843 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 18 Apr 2015 124,576 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2015 124,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2013 124,336 miles

Brake warning light stays on.

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 1 Oct 2011 123,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 120,806 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 114,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,175 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,356 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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T987 LKL is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T987 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.

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T987 LKL is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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