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T953 JVP

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 JVP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 121,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 119,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,514 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 171,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,061 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 104,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,606 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 92,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Dec 2007 77,092 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 67,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,776 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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T953 JVP is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T953 JVP, 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 T953 JVP registered?

T953 JVP is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T953 JVP safe to buy?

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