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M800 JEE

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,445 mi
Last recorded173,445 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 JEE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 173,445 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front rear arms ON limits ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer rear side position light damaged.nearside missing!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills / chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 173,445 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front rear arms ON limits ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer rear side position light damaged.nearside missing!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills / chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 173,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 166,386 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 156,142 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 156,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick slight bind (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 147,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both low (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limits 2753518y conti (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 138,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sill lips corroding

nearside inner rack joint play

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2014 138,038 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sill lips corroding

nearside inner rack joint play

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2013 129,895 miles

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

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)

offside rear inner sill corroding

slight play nearside steering rack.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 124,183 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

offside front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,629 miles

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

offside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 107,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 101,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,518 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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M800 JEE is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M800 JEE, 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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M800 JEE is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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