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V931 GFG

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,764 mi
Last recorded132,764 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 GFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,764 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 132,764 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2016 130,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 122,565 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 122,565 miles

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

Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 116,631 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear both exhauts slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 114,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,089 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,266 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres becoming worn (stepped tread)

slight damage to drivers seat belt

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,027 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

osf wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,038 miles

play to steering rack at mounting bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2005 52,422 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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V931 GFG 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 81.3%.

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 V931 GFG, 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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V931 GFG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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