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P819 BJF

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,157 mi
Last recorded147,157 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 BJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 147,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front and nearside front wheels have a slight bind

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 146,118 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 146,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exaust slight blow at joint mddle

oil leak arond n/s of engine

Pass 19 Oct 2009 137,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 137,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 129,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 123,021 miles

Corosion to underbody

Fail 17 May 2007 123,004 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corosion to underbody

Pass 8 May 2006 115,150 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

uneven wear on both front tyres

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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P819 BJF is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P819 BJF, 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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P819 BJF is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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