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P256 BPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,098 mi
Last recorded150,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 BPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 150,098 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 149,800 miles

engine oil leak

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2009 149,800 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2008 139,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 139,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,367 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 128,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 120,286 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2006 120,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2005 113,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P256 BPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 P256 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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What year was P256 BPJ registered?

P256 BPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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