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N56 GUM

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,794 mi
Last recorded102,794 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 GUM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 102,794 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

o/s front wiper blade split

Fail 14 Dec 2011 102,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,415 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion front power steering pipes

slight play n/s + o/s rear anti roll bar drop link arms

Pass 31 Dec 2007 91,561 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 28 Dec 2006 89,486 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 3 Jan 2006 86,925 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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N56 GUM is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 N56 GUM, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N56 GUM registered?

N56 GUM is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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