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P838 NWW

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,928 mi
Last recorded174,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 NWW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 174,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 168,496 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 156,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,900 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 156,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroded

brakes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 156,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 151,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 134,067 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 127,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P838 NWW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P838 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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What year was P838 NWW registered?

P838 NWW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P838 NWW safe to buy?

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