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P279 ANR

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 ANR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,851 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre cracking in outer tread edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,940 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,191 miles

Advise n/s/r b/pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,396 miles

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise offside rear tyre cracked in treads and worn low on inner edge.

advise poly v belt cracked.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,963 miles

advise offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,879 miles

advise brake imbalance to offside front.brake readings fluctuate indicating warped discs.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,879 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,310 miles

both front lower rear arm bushes starting il crack/split.

front brake discs worn .

rear brake discs corroded o/s/r worse.

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge ,small nail in outer tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,021 miles

cuts / damage to n/s/f tyre wall.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,962 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 85,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 82,119 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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P279 ANR 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 P279 ANR, 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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P279 ANR is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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