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P458 GCM

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 GCM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 139,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 138,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,128 miles

Both side sills are crushed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 137,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both side sills are crushed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 137,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 137,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,492 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre shoulders showing wear

Fail 30 Mar 2009 131,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre shoulders showing wear

Pass 16 Feb 2008 130,835 miles

N/S/F Tyre low on tread on inner edge

O/S Headlamp has slight chip in lens

Fail 15 Feb 2008 130,832 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre low on tread on inner edge

O/S Headlamp has slight chip in lens

Pass 29 Nov 2006 128,370 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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P458 GCM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P458 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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P458 GCM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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