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V983 FBY

1999 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,919 mi
Last recorded44,919 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 FBY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,937 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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V983 FBY is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V983 FBY, 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 V983 FBY registered?

V983 FBY is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V983 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V983 FBY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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