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T879 XPP

1999 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,974 mi
Last recorded150,974 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 XPP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 150,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 144,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 137,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 135,764 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 134,243 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 134,243 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 132,736 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 40,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner side

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,704 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,704 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear body damage

Pass 3 Nov 2012 118,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 107,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,133 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 92,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 81,304 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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T879 XPP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T879 XPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T879 XPP registered?

T879 XPP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T879 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 XPP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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