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N549 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,210 mi
Last recorded179,210 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 179,210 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill + inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill + inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension is corroded

Body has corrosion

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 175,580 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,152 miles

Body has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 172,152 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 166,554 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 166,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 147,398 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing quicker than N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 129,416 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing quicker than N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,341 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 121,341 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,607 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,607 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,968 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,582 miles

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

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

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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N549 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N549 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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N549 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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