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P889 AKG

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 AKG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside wiper blade split

rear number plate deteriorated

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,715 miles

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

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

oil leak from n/s/r drive shaft oil seal

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,463 miles

o/s/f head lamp washer inop.

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r/ hub bearings.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 121,461 miles

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

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

o/s/f head lamp washer inop.

oil leak from n/s lower oil cooler hose

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r/ hub bearings.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 114,379 miles

front brake pads approx .80% worn

front no.plate has dark patches

rear no.plate cracked

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2007 111,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 108,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 108,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 108,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P889 AKG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P889 AKG, 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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P889 AKG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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