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N34 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 114,181 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,918 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 108,918 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,586 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cracking on edges of tread and side walls

Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,586 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres cracking on edges of tread and side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,203 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 95,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,068 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,695 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,382 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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N34 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N34 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 N34 UPH registered?

N34 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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