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N321 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,558 mi
Last recorded177,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 177,558 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust section

Fail 14 May 2009 176,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 169,225 miles

leak from offside rear exhaust box. Repaired with paste

Fail 17 Apr 2007 155,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight p.a.s fluid leak from nearside of rack

wipers smear screen

Pass 17 Apr 2007 155,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight p.a.s fluid leak from nearside of rack

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 May 2006 149,424 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 149,422 miles

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 12 May 2005 139,094 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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N321 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N321 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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N321 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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