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P71 FJW

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,047 mi
Last recorded169,047 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 FJW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 169,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 169,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 168,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front sills damaged

rear inner sills slightyly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 157,738 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 157,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 143,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 136,976 miles

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

front brake balance limit

Pass 4 May 2006 128,344 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 128,302 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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P71 FJW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P71 FJW, 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 P71 FJW registered?

P71 FJW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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