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P500 DUG

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,823 mi
Last recorded132,823 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 DUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 132,823 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 132,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 131,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 126,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 120,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 113,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P500 DUG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P500 DUG, 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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P500 DUG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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