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P81 BJM

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,564 mi
Last recorded150,564 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 BJM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 150,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel close to limit

corrosion to both rear sill areas

corrosion to various suspension components

various brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Nov 2017 148,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,918 miles

corrosion to underside

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 145,180 miles

corrosion to rear underside

Fail 10 Dec 2014 142,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 142,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 139,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 133,375 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 133,312 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 131,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 125,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 121,861 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 121,855 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 126,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 113,837 miles

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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P81 BJM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P81 BJM, 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 P81 BJM registered?

P81 BJM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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