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P715 EMS

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 EMS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 127,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,840 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,840 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,060 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,363 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,403 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,339 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,941 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 87,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,277 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,528 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,683 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P715 EMS is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P715 EMS, 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 P715 EMS registered?

P715 EMS is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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