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P112 UGU

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 UGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 86,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,863 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,737 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 85,303 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,187 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,807 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 80,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 77,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front road wheel has had a repair made to it

Fail 1 May 2012 77,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,250 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 67,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,494 miles

o/s/f -n/s/f -and o/s/r tyres are worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,922 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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P112 UGU is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 P112 UGU, 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 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P112 UGU is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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