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P206 KBA

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,069 mi
Last recorded147,069 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 KBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 147,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,207 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,114 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 134,114 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,623 miles

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

tyres slight perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 129,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 127,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 124,629 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,457 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 113,817 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 110,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 110,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 107,558 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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P206 KBA is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P206 KBA, 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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P206 KBA is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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