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N345 DWM

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 DWM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 163,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 163,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 157,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 151,636 miles

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres low

Pass 8 Feb 2007 148,564 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 148,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 145,520 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 145,306 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 145,306 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe and both rear pipes

damage to n/s/f floor/sill

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearin g on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r suspension top wishbone play in rear bush

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

travel in hand brake

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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N345 DWM 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 66.7%.

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 N345 DWM, 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 N345 DWM registered?

N345 DWM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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