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N545 MGJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 MGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 156,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ catalytic converter to middle section. (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on the outer sidewall.

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 152,646 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 151,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 149,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 149,801 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,441 miles

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 143,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 137,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 137,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,946 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT DISTORTION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 127,084 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 103,417 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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N545 MGJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N545 MGJ, 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 N545 MGJ registered?

N545 MGJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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