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P255 BPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,340 mi
Last recorded203,340 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 BPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 203,340 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 203,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 192,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 189,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 183,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 176,685 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 176,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 172,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 162,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,468 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 142,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 140,528 miles

Battery insecure

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 137,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 135,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 133,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 130,902 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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P255 BPJ 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 87.5%.

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 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 P255 BPJ, 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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P255 BPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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