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N590 PPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,241 mi
Last recorded158,241 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 158,241 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2016 158,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2015 153,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

os/ns front tyres are deteriorated/cracked

os/ns rear tyre treads low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,375 miles

os/ns front tyres are deteriorated/cracked

os/ns rear tyre treads low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 148,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 148,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 141,768 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,768 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2010 137,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 135,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 135,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner brake pad low

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2007 129,248 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 129,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,853 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 121,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes becoming out of balance (17%)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

full exhaust system corroded

misting of oil from PAS rack

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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N590 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N590 PPJ, 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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N590 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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