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P396 CHN

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,921 mi
Last recorded265,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 CHN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 265,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 265,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 260,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 256,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 256,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 250,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 245,110 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 245,092 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 239,511 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 239,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 236,012 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 236,012 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 232,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 229,228 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 226,694 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 226,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 222,387 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 222,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 217,880 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 213,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 213,359 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 209,400 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 205,715 miles

n/s/r wishbone inner rear bush has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2006 196,461 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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P396 CHN is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P396 CHN, 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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P396 CHN is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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