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P71 RHM

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,717 mi
Last recorded176,717 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 RHM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 176,717 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,964 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 154,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 139,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 139,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 130,044 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 122,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 92,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,762 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 RHM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P71 RHM, 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 RHM registered?

P71 RHM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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