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P633 FEJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,941 mi
Last recorded144,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 FEJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,941 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 144,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,177 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 104,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 139,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt to hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight wear on suspension rear rubber bushes

covers over sills

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre small cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt to hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight wear on suspension rear rubber bushes

covers over sills

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,359 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 125,359 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,129 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 115,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 102,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 96,901 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 96,901 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise front and rear coil springs corroded advise front and rear brake discs corroded advise corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 16 Aug 2005 92,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 92,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P633 FEJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P633 FEJ, 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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P633 FEJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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