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V8 DMH

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DMH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 63,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,103 miles

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,417 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,417 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,645 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,049 miles

nearside wiper blade end split

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,654 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,939 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,264 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 3mm and scrubbed off on inner edge. also/nail in rear nearside

Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,081 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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V8 DMH is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V8 DMH, 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 V8 DMH registered?

V8 DMH is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V8 DMH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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