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P934 AWU

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 AWU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 6 Nov 2013 121,367 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking but no fabric showing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 114,932 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 113,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 111,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 110,897 miles

all brake discs have surface rust due to car being stood.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 110,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,716 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 108,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 108,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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P934 AWU is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P934 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P934 AWU registered?

P934 AWU is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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