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P622 FBU

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,529 mi
Last recorded76,529 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 FBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,529 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,575 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

contact surface on front discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,593 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,838 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear tyres worn on inside

slight judder o/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,436 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn to 3mm

slight judder o/s/r brake

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame & associated components

Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,422 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads worn to 3mm

slight judder o/s/r brake

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame & associated components

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,843 miles

corrosion to rear body /suspension

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight judder o/s/f brake

slight play n/s/r suspension suport wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion starting on rear body/suspension

o/s/f outer brake pad worn low.

slight blows on rear exhaust

slight judder o/s/f brake

slight play n/ †s/r suspension,suspect wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2005 63,542 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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P622 FBU is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P622 FBU, 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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P622 FBU is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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