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P5 MLV

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 MLV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,485 miles

n/s/r tyre wesar to edges

slight bulge in o/s/r tyre outer side wall???

some n/s/f brake judder

Fail 19 Dec 2012 84,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre wesar to edges

slight bulge in o/s/r tyre outer side wall???

some n/s/f brake judder

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,338 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,120 miles

craking to front number plate

Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,607 miles

front suspension bottom rear arms lower bushes starting to split

slight play in nearside rear upper wishbone back bush

Pass 26 May 2006 65,679 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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P5 MLV is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P5 MLV, 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 P5 MLV registered?

P5 MLV is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P5 MLV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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