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P378 OAK

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,153 mi
Last recorded113,153 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 OAK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 113,153 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 113,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 102,730 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 102,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,231 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,747 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,747 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,546 miles

near side front brake backing plate is loose and rattling

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,713 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,753 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P378 OAK is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P378 OAK, 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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P378 OAK is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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