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N59 WOB

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,040 mi
Last recorded167,040 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 WOB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2012 167,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 167,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 165,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 164,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 163,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 160,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance 14%

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2006 159,487 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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N59 WOB is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N59 WOB, 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 N59 WOB registered?

N59 WOB is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N59 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 WOB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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