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P528 MLG

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,969 mi
Last recorded126,969 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 MLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,758 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,763 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint too cat and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 116,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both front tyre inner side walls cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 112,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 109,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,168 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 124,994 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 124,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,387 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 88,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 84,642 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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P528 MLG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P528 MLG, 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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P528 MLG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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