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T966 JEO

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

240,087 mi
Last recorded240,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 JEO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 240,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 240,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 217,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear no plate

Pass 31 Dec 2010 193,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 170,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroided

Pass 6 Jan 2009 150,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 122,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2005 64,946 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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T966 JEO is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T966 JEO, 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 T966 JEO registered?

T966 JEO is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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