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J9 TXG

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,761 mi
Last recorded197,761 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TXG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 197,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 191,388 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 135,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,068 miles

Central Front engine trays fitted

Central Rear slight corroded under body

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,783 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,893 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,863 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,862 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,722 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner wall

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,061 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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J9 TXG is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J9 TXG, 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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J9 TXG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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