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P742 JJU

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,645 mi
Last recorded143,645 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 JJU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 143,645 miles

chassis corrosion

slight leak on rear diff

Fail 18 Sep 2018 143,640 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corrosion

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,157 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 139,222 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 139,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 138,406 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 137,022 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 137,018 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 135,237 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 134,828 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 132,549 miles

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 14 Jun 2010 132,528 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 125,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 117,138 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,858 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2006 100,176 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 100,176 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P742 JJU is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P742 JJU, 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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P742 JJU is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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