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P983 JRW

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,263 mi
Last recorded39,263 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 JRW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining and slight perishing within tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front heavy perishing within tread

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,325 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2011 28,223 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EGDES

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,260 miles

nearside front and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,099 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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P983 JRW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P983 JRW, 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 P983 JRW registered?

P983 JRW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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