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P508 GCC

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,689 mi
Last recorded60,689 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 GCC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,689 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,419 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,904 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,607 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,145 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 42,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,531 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,290 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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P508 GCC is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P508 GCC, 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 P508 GCC registered?

P508 GCC is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P508 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 GCC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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