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N343 RDG

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,995 mi
Last recorded232,995 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 RDG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 232,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 232,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 232,049 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 232,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 232,045 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 232,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 229,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under body fuel and brake lines covered in under seal

Fail 26 Mar 2021 229,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under body fuel and brake lines covered in under seal

Pass 18 Apr 2017 228,921 miles

Front Both front wipers perished but still clear the screen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion in general to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2017 228,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

Front Both front wipers perished but still clear the screen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion in general to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2015 228,908 miles

blow manifold area

discs all round rusty

general under car rust

Pass 4 Mar 2014 228,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 226,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 226,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 222,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 220,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 217,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 215,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 208,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 196,472 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 196,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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N343 RDG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N343 RDG, 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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N343 RDG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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