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T187 JTR

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 JTR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2017

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 178,938 miles

front & rear springs corroded, vehicle underbody has surface rust, front both sides wishbone bushes slightly worn, rear brake pads can't be viewed, exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 176,710 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 169,679 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 169,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2010 165,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 162,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 160,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 160,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 157,744 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 151,472 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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T187 JTR is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T187 JTR, 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 T187 JTR registered?

T187 JTR is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T187 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T187 JTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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