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P164 VRF

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,797 mi
Last recorded118,797 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 VRF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 118,797 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both side front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 110,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,974 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 11 Jan 2010 106,966 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

slight exhaust blow from catalyst to front pipe connection .

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,985 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,985 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,057 miles

cut in outer wall of o/s/f/ and n/s/f tyres

Fail 21 Jan 2008 99,057 miles

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

cut in outer wall of o/s/f/ and n/s/f tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

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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P164 VRF is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P164 VRF, 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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What year was P164 VRF registered?

P164 VRF is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P164 VRF safe to buy?

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