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N478 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,812 mi
Last recorded149,812 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 149,812 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,349 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine pan fitted stone chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2010 132,961 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 132,872 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 125,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 121,374 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 117,706 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2006 110,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N478 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N478 UPH, 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 N478 UPH registered?

N478 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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