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P725 OAK

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,667 mi
Last recorded130,667 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 OAK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 130,667 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 130,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 121,689 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 121,544 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,296 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,398 miles

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

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

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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P725 OAK is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P725 OAK, 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 P725 OAK registered?

P725 OAK is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P725 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 OAK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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