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N325 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,112 mi
Last recorded100,112 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,716 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

oil leaks

rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,428 miles

handbrake effort low

oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,131 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,644 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 87,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,564 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,253 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,137 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,766 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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N325 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N325 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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What year was N325 UPH registered?

N325 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N325 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N325 UPH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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