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N385 HVW

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 HVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,011 miles

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

vehicles interior headlamp adjuster moved to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 19 Mar 2016 91,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

vehicles interior headlamp adjuster moved to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,444 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on in side edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,888 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 75,888 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,010 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 74,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,982 miles

nsf tyre has cuts on the sidewall

osf tyre sidewall damaged by driving with less air

Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre has cuts on the sidewall

osf tyre sidewall damaged by driving with less air

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,273 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 70,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,927 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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N385 HVW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N385 HVW, 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 N385 HVW registered?

N385 HVW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N385 HVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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