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N480 AJH

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,240 mi
Last recorded151,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 AJH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 151,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 148,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 143,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 130,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,562 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 121,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 115,226 miles

neaside front inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2011 114,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 106,835 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2009 104,554 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,771 miles

both front tyres worn on inner eage

both rear tyres worn on inner eage

front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,994 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N480 AJH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N480 AJH, 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 N480 AJH registered?

N480 AJH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N480 AJH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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