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V816 YBW

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 YBW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,401 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 78,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,456 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,672 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 10 Oct 2016 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut in side wall (not to chords)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut in side wall (not to chords)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 59,706 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,377 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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V816 YBW is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V816 YBW, 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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What year was V816 YBW registered?

V816 YBW is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V816 YBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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