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P545 ATH

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,760 mi
Last recorded143,760 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 ATH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 143,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear handbrake cabel brackets corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak from engine area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cable support brackets corroded

both rear sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 142,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak from engine area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cable support brackets corroded

both rear sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 141,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear hand brake cable braket corroeded

Offside Rear tyre cacked

Rear rear axle/subframe corroeded but not exessive

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 140,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside handbrake cable braket corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,590 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 138,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 136,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 130,652 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 130,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 128,784 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 124,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 124,407 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 121,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 116,604 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 116,604 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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P545 ATH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P545 ATH, 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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P545 ATH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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