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P735 BPL

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,623 mi
Last recorded90,623 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 BPL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 90,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,035 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,006 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,006 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,829 miles

Offside front tyre inner & outer wall in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,627 miles

exhaust shield loose at front of system

screw in o/s/r tyre tread and side walls perishing

slight leak from centre exhaust joint

slight lift in front lower ball joints

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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P735 BPL is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P735 BPL, 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 P735 BPL registered?

P735 BPL is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P735 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P735 BPL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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