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P125 UTG

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 UTG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 106,074 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 106,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,300 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 101,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 92,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,541 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2013 89,541 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,250 miles

Rear discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,557 miles

Both near side tyres have bad sidewall curb damage but not showing cord

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,555 miles

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

Both near side tyres have bad sidewall curb damage but not showing cord

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,389 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,615 miles

*** O/S/F WASHERS POOR ***

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,615 miles

*** O/S/F WASHERS POOR ***

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,837 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 42,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 40,556 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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P125 UTG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P125 UTG, 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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P125 UTG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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