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N609 BTF

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,179 mi
Last recorded185,179 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 BTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 185,179 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 185,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 182,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 180,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 177,477 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 177,477 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 175,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 172,881 miles

Battery loose but not likely to fall from its position

Pass 18 Jul 2013 170,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 168,657 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 166,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 164,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 164,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 161,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 146,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 151,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 145,979 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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N609 BTF is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N609 BTF, 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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N609 BTF is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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