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N383 DHE

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 DHE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,808 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,948 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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N383 DHE is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N383 DHE, 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 N383 DHE registered?

N383 DHE is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N383 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N383 DHE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N383 DHE have outstanding finance?

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