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V973 VAG

1999 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,058 mi
Last recorded106,058 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 VAG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,372 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,033 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,535 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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V973 VAG is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V973 VAG, 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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V973 VAG is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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