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T96 KVW

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,685 mi
Last recorded155,685 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 KVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 155,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 154,952 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,508 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting very low.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,176 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 73,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 KVW is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 T96 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

T96 KVW is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T96 KVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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