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P461 GCM

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 GCM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 101,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 101,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,327 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,289 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,071 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 7 Jan 2013 91,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,893 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 79,815 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 76,199 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 70,968 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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P461 GCM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P461 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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What year was P461 GCM registered?

P461 GCM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P461 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 GCM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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