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P229 YPA

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,915 mi
Last recorded127,915 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 YPA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 127,915 miles

Child Seat Fitted

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

O/S N/S/R Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 127,915 miles

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

Child Seat Fitted

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

O/S N/S/R Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 122,264 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 116,998 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2009 116,998 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2008 110,772 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 100,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 100,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 98,126 miles

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

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

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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P229 YPA is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P229 YPA, 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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P229 YPA is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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