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P475 LLL

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 LLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,650 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,970 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly wearing on inner tread/edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,293 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 75,656 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,371 miles

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

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

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

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

we advise that the n/s front and rear tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 9 Oct 2010 71,371 miles

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

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

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

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

we advise that the n/s front and rear tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 55,021 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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P475 LLL is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P475 LLL, 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 P475 LLL registered?

P475 LLL is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P475 LLL safe to buy?

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