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N123 WVV

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

172,862 mi
Last recorded172,862 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 WVV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 172,862 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 172,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 171,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 170,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 169,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 167,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 166,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 163,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 161,975 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 160,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 158,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 155,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 147,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 142,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 135,745 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 135,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 129,751 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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N123 WVV is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N123 WVV, 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 N123 WVV registered?

N123 WVV is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N123 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 WVV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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