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P287 JRW

1996 Lexus GS300

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 JRW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,452 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,480 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,355 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 74,213 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 72,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,931 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,326 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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P287 JRW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P287 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 P287 JRW registered?

P287 JRW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P287 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 JRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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