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T143 VAP

1999 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,918 mi
Last recorded106,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 VAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 106,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,318 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 96,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 91,319 miles

slight play in offside front lower swivel

Pass 30 May 2012 86,248 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,320 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

very slight play in o/s and n/s/r upper outer ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,970 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T143 VAP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T143 VAP, 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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T143 VAP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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