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J777 NCE

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 NCE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 155,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside front fog light damaged and not working

Pass 28 Dec 2011 153,883 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f part of the bumper is damaged

o/s/f spot light broken

Fail 28 Dec 2011 153,883 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f part of the bumper is damaged

n/s/f tyre has a split in the sidewall but does not reach the ply or cords

o/s/f spot light broken

Pass 13 Jul 2010 150,683 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s/r baby seat fitted.seat belt not tested.

exhaust has slight blow on mid section.

front drop links has slight play.

n/s/r tyre low on tread.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 145,052 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 138,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 126,075 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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J777 NCE is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J777 NCE, 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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J777 NCE is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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