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N54 JUR

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 JUR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,006 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer body sills have corrosion occurring

Fail 2 Oct 2017 146,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 144,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,206 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 141,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 138,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,320 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 119,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 102,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 102,052 miles

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

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

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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N54 JUR is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N54 JUR, 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 N54 JUR registered?

N54 JUR is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N54 JUR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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