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N474 DRJ

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,106 mi
Last recorded66,106 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 DRJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,895 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2010 59,198 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,359 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 386,377 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,816 miles

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

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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N474 DRJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N474 DRJ, 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 N474 DRJ registered?

N474 DRJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N474 DRJ safe to buy?

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