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P972 OUG

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,086 mi
Last recorded102,086 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 OUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,086 miles

brakes slightly spongy

Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,917 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 98,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,718 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 95,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,485 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,492 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,566 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,099 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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P972 OUG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P972 OUG, 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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P972 OUG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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