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V299 GVU

2002 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,117 mi
Last recorded80,117 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 GVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,439 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,222 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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V299 GVU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 90,252 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 V299 GVU, 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 24 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V299 GVU registered?

V299 GVU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is V299 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V299 GVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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