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N184 EWD

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,649 mi
Last recorded191,649 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 EWD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 191,649 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 185,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

air con compressor leaking

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

n/s dipp beam image weak

o/s/r tyre wearing low and under inflated

rear diff leaking

suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 185,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front b/discs very worn + corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R + N/S/R b/discs corroded + worn

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 178,393 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2009 178,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 167,053 miles

front number plate cracked,rear fog light slightly dim,both front sill lips damaged,slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 161,997 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 161,997 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 143,372 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 143,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight oil leak,both front & n/s/r flexy brake hoses slightly perished,boot interior/inner wings covered.

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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N184 EWD is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N184 EWD, 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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N184 EWD is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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