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V989 EJT

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,043 mi
Last recorded170,043 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 EJT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 170,043 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 161,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 161,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 154,003 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc's poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 154,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc's poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 157,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 157,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 143,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 143,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 136,808 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 127,545 miles

spare tyre flat.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 127,529 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake pads not visible.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 117,783 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on edges

rear tyres low in centers

Pass 13 Apr 2006 103,271 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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V989 EJT is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V989 EJT, 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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V989 EJT is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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