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N239 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,370 mi
Last recorded165,370 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 165,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 159,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 154,419 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 154,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 148,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 141,716 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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N239 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N239 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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What year was N239 UPH registered?

N239 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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