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N382 FDM

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,178 mi
Last recorded135,178 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 FDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 135,178 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 135,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall - no cords exposed

o/s/f road wheel is incorrect size should be 18"

Pass 14 Mar 2006 113,611 miles

exhaust has been welded and filled with putty. Not leaking at time of test

fuel pipe at the rear very rusty and has been covered with some kind of paste and is not leaking at time of test

o/s rear tyre depth just in legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2006 257,609 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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N382 FDM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N382 FDM, 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 N382 FDM registered?

N382 FDM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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