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T173 TGP

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 TGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,497 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

both rear brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

both front top suspension balljoints have slight lift

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 100,908 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,973 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,217 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 64,217 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,161 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 53,953 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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T173 TGP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T173 TGP, 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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T173 TGP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T173 TGP safe to buy?

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