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P25 EGM

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,378 mi
Last recorded145,378 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 EGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 145,378 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 141,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 141,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 137,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 132,395 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 127,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 122,195 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 116,685 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2009 116,685 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 112,511 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 108,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 103,324 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 103,324 miles

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

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

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

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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P25 EGM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P25 EGM, 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 P25 EGM registered?

P25 EGM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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