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P20 TJM

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 TJM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 124,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,450 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody slight corroded from front to rear

Pass 21 Jun 2023 119,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 119,289 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,072 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 108,792 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 108,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 104,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 97,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 87,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,225 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated, advise replacement

Pass 12 May 2015 75,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,000 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,974 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

centre exhaust section corroded

joints to back boxes heavily corroded (exhaust)

possible power steering leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,656 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 73,656 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,387 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 69,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 69,631 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,367 miles

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

offside front wiper has a very small split

Fail 30 Dec 2005 65,305 miles

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

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

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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P20 TJM is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P20 TJM, 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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P20 TJM is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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