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T949 TGP

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,297 mi
Last recorded86,297 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 TGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 86,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

loose fitting steering ball fitted to steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,982 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner teaded area perished/cracking 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened o/s/r shock lower spring cup is bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspeension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light n/s/r fog light - white light. red lens faded to clear? (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat leveling device is pushed into dash board - unable to operate (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint (bolt onto hub type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r coil spring broken and lower section missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light o/s/r fog light - white light. red lens faded to clear? (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower suspension arm ball joint (bolt onto hub type) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper suspeension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner teaded area perished/cracking 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened o/s/r shock lower spring cup is bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,870 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,956 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,737 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,646 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,974 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,352 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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T949 TGP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T949 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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T949 TGP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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