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N452 FBD

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,584 mi
Last recorded154,584 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 FBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 154,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 151,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,617 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,617 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 143,104 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2016 143,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 138,348 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 138,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 129,789 miles

Both fuel pipes at tank outlet badly corroded but not leaking.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,343 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 61,245 miles

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

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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N452 FBD is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N452 FBD, 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 N452 FBD registered?

N452 FBD is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N452 FBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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