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N294 YSA

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,941 mi
Last recorded130,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 YSA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,519 miles

light surface corrosion to underside

parking brake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,520 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 125,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,168 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 117,606 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,062 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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N294 YSA is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N294 YSA, 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 N294 YSA registered?

N294 YSA is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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