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N552 ANB

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,645 mi
Last recorded172,645 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 ANB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 172,645 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 172,645 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 167,964 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leacking

rear axle leacking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 162,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 154,654 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 154,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 148,632 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Dec 2011 143,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 137,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 132,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 124,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 119,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 114,526 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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N552 ANB is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg 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 N552 ANB, 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 N552 ANB registered?

N552 ANB is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N552 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 ANB 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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