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P575 PMJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,485 mi
Last recorded165,485 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 PMJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 165,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

bonnet not staying up

oil from engine area

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 155,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 144,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 138,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,730 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,791 miles

both front caster arm bushes deteriated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,559 miles

Advise caster arms splitting.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2009 86,581 miles

offside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,789 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,789 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 74,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 65,255 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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P575 PMJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P575 PMJ, 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 P575 PMJ registered?

P575 PMJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P575 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 PMJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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