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N544 PPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,933 mi
Last recorded230,933 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 230,933 miles

Oil leak engine ()

battery loose

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 221,803 miles

o/st ball joint boot split still stopping ingress of dirt

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 213,195 miles

mark on f/ no plate eng oil leak n/sr brake has a poor brake contact ok at roller test n/sf body sill has a small hole due to poss jack misuse

Pass 7 May 2014 207,466 miles

slight mark on f/reg plate n/sf wiper slight split on one end o/sr exhaust heat shield corroded rear tyres close on edges

Pass 15 May 2013 201,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play on o/s rack rod slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Apr 2012 188,124 miles

n/sf brake pipe showing signsof corrosion rear bush on front o/s track control arm starting to fold

Pass 14 Apr 2011 171,950 miles

f/no/plate cracked on corner o/sr tyre worn on inside edge n/sf tyre worn on inside edge some b/pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2010 158,611 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 157,817 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

f/no plate cracked on corner

Pass 1 May 2009 137,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 136,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

some brake pipes showing signsof corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,002 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 107,002 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 73,785 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,276 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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N544 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N544 PPJ, 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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N544 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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