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M16 FTP

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

158,658 mi
Last recorded158,658 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 FTP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 158,658 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 158,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust repair

advise osr door unable to open from outside

Fail 27 Sep 2011 158,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

o/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 23 Mar 2011 158,226 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 157,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 157,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 149,076 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 149,076 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2008 147,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 144,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 144,743 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M16 FTP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 M16 FTP, 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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M16 FTP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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