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N511 HPU

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,651 mi
Last recorded133,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 HPU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 133,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,320 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 115,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2013 115,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,624 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion around rear subframe area,rear brake pipes starting to corrode,engine and differential have oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2011 111,624 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion around rear subframe area,rear brake pipes starting to corrode,engine and differential have oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2009 107,678 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around rear suspension arms

Fail 25 Apr 2008 106,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play in n/s/f upper suspension joint

Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,016 miles

some play in n/s/f upper suspension joint

Pass 30 Apr 2007 102,684 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r suspension bush top link has some movement

rear pads down to 2mm approx

Pass 28 Apr 2006

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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N511 HPU is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N511 HPU, 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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N511 HPU is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is N511 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 HPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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