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V856 GVU

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 GVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 118,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 115,453 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 115,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 106,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 99,997 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,044 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 91,044 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,569 miles

nearside front inner shoulder going bald

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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V856 GVU is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V856 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 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 V856 GVU registered?

V856 GVU is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V856 GVU safe to buy?

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