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V916 ELB

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,056 mi
Last recorded123,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 ELB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 123,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement deep bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing deep bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing oil leaking ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,184 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,183 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,924 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,043 miles

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre not showing cord

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,905 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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V916 ELB is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V916 ELB, 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 V916 ELB registered?

V916 ELB is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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