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P282 RYL

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,608 mi
Last recorded43,608 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 RYL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,391 miles

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,303 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,303 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,697 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall perrished/cracked

o/s/f tyre outer wall perrished/cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall perrished/cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

large amounts of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,497 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,672 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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P282 RYL is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P282 RYL, 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 P282 RYL registered?

P282 RYL is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P282 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 RYL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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