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N372 JLM

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,103 mi
Last recorded144,103 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 JLM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,103 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 144,098 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,302 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

nearside wiper blade splitting but still clearing screen

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2015 141,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 138,243 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 135,280 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 134,871 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 134,869 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2011 130,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offisde font disc slightly worped

Pass 25 Sep 2010 129,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 127,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 125,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 121,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 116,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 116,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine over heats. † †Brake warning sign stays on.

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JLM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JLM, 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 JLM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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