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N495 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,945 mi
Last recorded202,945 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 202,945 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 201,069 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 201,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 198,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack has movement. attachment worn

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 198,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack has movement. attachment worn

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 194,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 191,072 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 191,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 186,523 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 186,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 182,214 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 177,331 miles

all tyres worn smooth on edges

play in rear anti-roll bar o/s drop link lower ball joint

rear of n/s sill heavily corroded and holed - not in prescribed area but requires attention

rear of o/s sill corroded

slight play front anti-roll bar n/s bush

Pass 2 Dec 2013 172,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 168,696 miles

slight exhaust blow from front joint

vehicle tested wet

Pass 5 Dec 2011 164,302 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play NS steering rack joint

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 158,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator deteriorating

Pass 31 Dec 2009 153,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 150,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 143,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 138,437 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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N495 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N495 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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N495 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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