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P96 KJO

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,069 mi
Last recorded173,069 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 KJO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 173,069 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 173,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 160,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 160,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 145,085 miles

Oil leak

front windscreen chipped

slight leak from power steering

under body rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2009 136,675 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 116,931 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,329 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 109,329 miles

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

Nearside 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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P96 KJO is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P96 KJO, 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 P96 KJO registered?

P96 KJO is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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