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P395 NVG

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,945 mi
Last recorded126,945 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 NVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,945 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 126,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

245/35/19 X2-FRONTS

255/45/19 X2-REARS

ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN PB APPLIED

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS S/WEAR-LIFT-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

S/CORR TO REAR SUS CRADLE-PODOT

Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 102,753 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2005 89,230 miles

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

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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P395 NVG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P395 NVG, 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 P395 NVG registered?

P395 NVG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P395 NVG safe to buy?

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