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P790 NWW

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,253 mi
Last recorded122,253 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 NWW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 121,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 120,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 116,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 113,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

side skirts fitted

under vehicle wax oiled

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,948 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 110,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 109,485 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,229 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 106,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 103,267 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,612 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 99,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 96,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,360 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres starting wear on inside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,348 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P790 NWW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P790 NWW, 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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P790 NWW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 1996.

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