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V857 FHL

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,974 mi
Last recorded211,974 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 FHL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 211,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 211,955 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2011 202,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 190,167 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 182,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 172,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 163,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 153,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 153,233 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 140,052 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 140,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V857 FHL is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V857 FHL, 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 V857 FHL registered?

V857 FHL is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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