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V904 FMR

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,810 mi
Last recorded170,810 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 FMR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 170,810 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 164,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 164,316 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 157,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 157,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,153 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 140,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2011 121,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,925 miles

tread wearing slightly on outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 103,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,281 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,831 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 60,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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V904 FMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V904 FMR, 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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V904 FMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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