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P202 KOO

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 KOO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,912 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 140,912 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 139,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 138,425 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 138,385 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack gaitor (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

took a long time to go through emissions test

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,561 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in adjustable steering column

Pass 9 Jul 2014 137,007 miles

Oil leak

play in adjustable steering collumn

Fail 8 Jul 2013 136,412 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear jacking points

damp with oil around back of engine and n/s steering rack gaitor

n/s/r tyre marked on inner side wall

o/s/f sill damaged

play in adjustable steering column

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear jacking points

damp with oil around back of engine and n/s steering rack gaitor

n/s/r tyre marked on inner side wall

o/s/f sill damaged

play in adjustable steering column

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2012 135,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,251 miles

auxilliary belt perished

Fail 7 Jul 2011 135,251 miles

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

auxilliary belt perished

Fail 8 Jul 2010 134,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 134,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 132,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 132,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 131,499 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2007 130,293 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 129,005 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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P202 KOO is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P202 KOO, 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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P202 KOO is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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