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N372 CKY

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,420 mi
Last recorded194,420 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 CKY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 194,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 192,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under side engine cover

Fail 10 Sep 2018 192,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under side engine cover

Pass 14 Sep 2017 189,251 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 189,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 184,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 179,783 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2014 172,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 163,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 155,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 143,699 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 130,227 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 130,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 118,338 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,783 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 101,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,112 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,112 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travelling high.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 95,301 miles

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

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

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

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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N372 CKY is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 N372 CKY, 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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N372 CKY is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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