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P285 JRW

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,671 mi
Last recorded188,671 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 JRW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 188,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 185,671 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jul 2009 185,671 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 175,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 165,166 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 152,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 152,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 152,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside rear wheel

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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P285 JRW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P285 JRW, 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 P285 JRW registered?

P285 JRW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P285 JRW safe to buy?

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