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T172 LPU

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,105 mi
Last recorded199,105 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 LPU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 199,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 199,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 189,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 186,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 183,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 179,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 174,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 169,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 166,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 163,400 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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T172 LPU is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T172 LPU, 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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What year was T172 LPU registered?

T172 LPU is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T172 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 LPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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