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P33 GJJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,255 mi
Last recorded148,255 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 GJJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 148,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 148,255 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,401 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 128,383 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 127,587 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside front seat belt retracting machanism sticking

Pass 21 May 2007 125,438 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls perished and worn

n/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished and worn, plus tread depth low (2mm)

unable to gain access to centre rear seatbelt retaining buckle (as below seat)

Fail 21 May 2007 125,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls perished and worn

n/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished and worn, plus tread depth low (2mm)

unable to gain access to centre rear seatbelt retaining buckle (as below seat)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 123,234 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 123,234 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 123,198 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P33 GJJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P33 GJJ, 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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P33 GJJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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