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N260 OYY

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,352 mi
Last recorded145,352 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 OYY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 145,352 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 135,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 129,992 miles

both rear tyres worn low

o/s/r wheel slightly buckeld

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 124,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 118,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 111,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,157 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 83,157 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N260 OYY is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N260 OYY, 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 N260 OYY registered?

N260 OYY is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N260 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 OYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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