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N546 JCR

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,136 mi
Last recorded155,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 JCR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 155,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 151,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,135 miles

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 4 Dec 2013 148,016 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 145,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 143,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 143,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 140,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 138,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 132,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 126,616 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 May 2006 121,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 120,936 miles

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

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

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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N546 JCR is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N546 JCR, 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 N546 JCR registered?

N546 JCR is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N546 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 JCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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