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T996 BLR

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 BLR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,609 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 122,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked With Yellow Chalk - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers & Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 111,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 111,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,970 miles

Front Oil leak ()

front suspension assambley corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,924 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,474 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,904 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 74,403 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 72,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2010 66,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,256 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,597 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

full inspection of brake pipes not possible plastick covering

full inspection of outer body sill panals not possible covers fitted

nail in tyre

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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T996 BLR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T996 BLR, 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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T996 BLR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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