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N252 CMK

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,928 mi
Last recorded219,928 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 CMK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2010 219,928 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 20 Nov 2009 216,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 216,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 202,874 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 202,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2007 188,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 188,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 176,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres getting low

slight play in n/s/f wheel

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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N252 CMK is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N252 CMK, 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 N252 CMK registered?

N252 CMK is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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