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N203 HLH

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,310 mi
Last recorded147,310 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 HLH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 147,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 147,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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N203 HLH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N203 HLH, 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 N203 HLH registered?

N203 HLH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N203 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 HLH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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