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V72 GJH

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,802 mi
Last recorded102,802 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 GJH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 86,707 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Rear light lens cracked

Fail 16 May 2024 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2023 83,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 83,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,985 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to 2mm tread wear indicators at centre tread.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,015 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing at outer edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 35,666 miles

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

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

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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V72 GJH is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V72 GJH, 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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V72 GJH is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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