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J99 HTG

2018 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 HTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 70,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,021 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,552 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 43,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,442 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 May 2022 109,807 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 109,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 34,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 22,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 107,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,342 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge, rear tyres cracking,

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,448 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,962 miles

offside front tyre outer edge worn. nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,421 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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J99 HTG is a 2018 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 HTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus IS300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J99 HTG is a 2018 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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