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N151 KWL

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,607 mi
Last recorded203,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 KWL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 203,607 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner stearing arm has slight play

rear end off the exhaust has repair kits

rear end off the underbody has surface rust

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 2 May 2012 202,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 198,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 188,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 175,548 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 159,592 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 159,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 148,147 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 148,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 138,894 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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N151 KWL is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N151 KWL, 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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N151 KWL is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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