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P549 MMA

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,076 mi
Last recorded157,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 MMA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 157,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside dust cover missing off caliper slide

Fail 14 Feb 2011 156,907 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 148,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 139,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 139,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 128,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 127,921 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 119,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 108,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 108,913 miles

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

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

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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P549 MMA is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P549 MMA, 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 P549 MMA registered?

P549 MMA is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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