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P935 NOP

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,708 mi
Last recorded181,708 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 NOP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 181,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 180,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 179,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 177,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rusty condtion suspention arms

Fail 26 Sep 2022 177,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rusty condtion suspention arms

Pass 6 Oct 2021 173,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 167,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 162,594 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 162,592 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 150,517 miles

Rear Slight blow on exhaust

offside ball joint front top has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2017 138,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,894 miles

Front wiper blades wearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn especially n/s/r ...recommend disc check also (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' marks on screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ..ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres failing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades wearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn especially n/s/r ...recommend disc check also (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' marks on screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,464 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2012 93,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 93,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,325 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 91,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 90,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 88,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,681 miles

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

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

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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P935 NOP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P935 NOP, 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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P935 NOP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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