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V748 DVM

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,650 mi
Last recorded159,650 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 DVM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 159,650 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 154,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 151,597 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 149,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 147,256 miles

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 2 Sep 2011 143,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,526 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 134,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 117,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 106,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 95,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 83,892 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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V748 DVM is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V748 DVM, 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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V748 DVM is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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