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N382 RPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 133,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 12 May 2014 130,321 miles

exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 12 May 2014 130,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 127,585 miles

nearside front wiper blade split on end

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from cam cover

small exhaust blow on right hand side catalyst

Fail 15 May 2013 127,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front wiper blade split on end

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from cam cover

small exhaust blow on right hand side catalyst

Pass 22 May 2012 123,200 miles

slight warp on front brake discs

slight warp on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2011 120,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,739 miles

offsiderear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,302 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 114,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 112,195 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 104,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 102,893 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 102,872 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N382 RPJ, 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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N382 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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