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V979 PKK

1999 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,349 mi
Last recorded124,349 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 PKK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,894 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,708 miles

rear brake discs corrodedon inside face

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 90,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,916 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,942 miles

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

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

centre heat shield on exhaust is loose

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,257 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,353 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,143 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,628 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)

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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V979 PKK is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V979 PKK, 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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V979 PKK is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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