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P455 GCM

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 GCM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,926 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,918 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,431 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 74,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Apr 2012 72,757 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 71,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edged

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edged

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,430 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,470 miles

Very slight play in both track rod assemblies.

Nearside & offside front suspension lower arm ball-joints slight play.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight deterioration to offside rear exhaust section.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,233 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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P455 GCM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P455 GCM, 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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P455 GCM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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