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N289 ANA

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Other 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 ANA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 138,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 136,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 136,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 136,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,323 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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N289 ANA is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N289 ANA, 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 N289 ANA registered?

N289 ANA is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N289 ANA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 ANA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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