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P81 DVN

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,630 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 138,803 miles

running gear abit rusty from standing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 133,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 126,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 116,807 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 110,304 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 110,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 102,451 miles

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

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 DVN is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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