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P547 RSX

1996 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 RSX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under body in places getting rusty

front and rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 87,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust around front and rear suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2008 87,324 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust around front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,524 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,524 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 83,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 80,772 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 80,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P547 RSX is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P547 RSX, 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 P547 RSX registered?

P547 RSX is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P547 RSX safe to buy?

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