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V87 FCF

1999 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 FCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 139,298 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 139,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 132,205 miles

both ends of steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,692 miles

steering rack gators wet

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres close to wear bars in centre

both steering rack boots damp

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges ( on limit )

off side front antiroll bar mount bush worn

off side front rack boot damp

Pass 25 Jul 2011 102,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 131,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 105,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 92,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,887 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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V87 FCF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V87 FCF, 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 V87 FCF registered?

V87 FCF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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