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M296 XBG

1995 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,606 mi
Last recorded136,606 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 XBG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 136,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 136,606 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp lense cracked.

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 134,604 miles

Bonnet release needs attention.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M296 XBG is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 M296 XBG, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M296 XBG registered?

M296 XBG is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M296 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M296 XBG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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