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T172 TBD

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

184,688 mi
Last recorded184,688 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 TBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 184,688 miles

After market lowered suspension fitted all round

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in centre pipe (7.1.2)

bonnet hard to shut

due to ride height of vehicle brakes test via decerometer

light damage to under side

nearside and offside front tyre close to wheel arches on lock to lock

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

vehicle only just met basic emission test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 179,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 166,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 156,000 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 135,258 miles

front + rear roadsprings slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 115,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 95,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 81,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 81,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 73,871 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate, but are still readable at this time.

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

Pass 22 May 2007 66,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 60,154 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 TBD is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 T172 TBD, 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 TBD registered?

T172 TBD is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T172 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 TBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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