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V915 FMR

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,623 mi
Last recorded118,623 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 FMR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,623 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 113,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front head lamp washer missing

nearside rear fog light lens white

water pump noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,203 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear fog light shows white light not red

offside front suspension arm bush perishing

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2014 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracking

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear fog light shows white light not red

offside front suspension arm bush perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 105,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 102,927 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 102,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,312 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,710 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 73,822 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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V915 FMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V915 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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V915 FMR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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