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P550 TMV

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 TMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,459 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 133,681 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,356 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 132,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 117,920 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 117,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 114,255 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 114,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,286 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,149 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 96,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 91,119 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 85,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,243 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 83,243 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P550 TMV is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P550 TMV, 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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P550 TMV is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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