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V98 DPW

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,738 mi
Last recorded117,738 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 DPW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,476 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,412 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear registration plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,508 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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V98 DPW is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V98 DPW, 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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V98 DPW is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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