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P951 GMM

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,259 mi
Last recorded129,259 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 GMM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 129,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2012 129,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 123,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 120,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,880 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 107,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 100,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 96,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 94,951 miles

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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P951 GMM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P951 GMM, 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 P951 GMM registered?

P951 GMM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P951 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 GMM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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