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N230 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,876 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease weep (2.4.G.2)

dampness around sump and steering rack area

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Oct 2015 111,873 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease weep (2.4.G.2)

dampness around sump and steering rack area

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,869 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,841 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 93,243 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,248 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

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

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

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

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,562 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Pass 30 May 2006 75,062 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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N230 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N230 UPH, 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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N230 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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