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N562 PJV

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 PJV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 128,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 127,881 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,725 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,928 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 112,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 111,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 110,030 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 110,030 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 89,719 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,731 miles

small mark on drivers s/belt /washers slightly blocked

Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 79,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 73,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 67,494 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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N562 PJV is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N562 PJV, 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 N562 PJV registered?

N562 PJV is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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