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P69 CPG

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,982 mi
Last recorded201,982 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 CPG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 201,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn low on edges tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges tyre in poor condition

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen has damage outside testable zone

Pass 9 Dec 2015 198,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded generally (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 196,056 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 19 Dec 2013 190,180 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake balance would benefit from attention(nearside low)

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Dec 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 6 Dec 2012 183,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

bonnet stays weak

borderline exhaust leak/crack/deterioration in nearside rear exhaust box area, recommend attention

damage to windscreen

deterioration in both front lower arm tie bar bushes to subframe

foot brake travel long, would benefit from further attenion

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

Fail 14 Dec 2011 176,477 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 14 Dec 2011 176,477 miles

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

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 23 Dec 2010 169,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 169,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside brake caliper damp(no leak detected at time of test)further attention recommended

Pass 17 Dec 2009 163,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 163,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2008 157,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn

wear front disc

Pass 24 Dec 2008 157,123 miles

front tyres worn

wear front disc

Pass 1 Nov 2007 149,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 138,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 138,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 130,048 miles

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

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)

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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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P69 CPG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P69 CPG, 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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P69 CPG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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