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V916 FGH

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 FGH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 120,346 miles

Both rear exhaust joints slightly deteriorated

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 1 May 2018 118,789 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,741 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,974 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,560 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 76,152 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 65,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 65,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,677 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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V916 FGH is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V916 FGH, 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 V916 FGH registered?

V916 FGH is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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