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X991 TGC

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,769 mi
Last recorded151,769 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 TGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 151,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 150,772 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Rear differential pinion seal leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2017 150,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Rear differential pinion seal leaking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,305 miles

nearside front upper ball joint has slight play

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 141,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front upper ball joint has slight play

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 129,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2014 119,250 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 119,250 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,395 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front 235/45/17 tyres perished 03 year

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 105,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 May 2011 102,274 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

front and rear brake discs slightly scored

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil and requires attention soon

Pass 8 May 2010 93,176 miles

both headlight aims on lower limit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,429 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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X991 TGC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 X991 TGC, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X991 TGC registered?

X991 TGC is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X991 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 TGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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