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T96 HBF

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 HBF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 129,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 115,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,412 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake fluid low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,412 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake fluid low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,255 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 78,330 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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T96 HBF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T96 HBF, 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 T96 HBF registered?

T96 HBF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T96 HBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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