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N609 JRL

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,601 mi
Last recorded149,601 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 JRL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 149,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 146,129 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 142,188 miles

exhaust coroded & slight blowing from nearside exhaust pipe

ns door mirror cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 140,096 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust coroded

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2013 133,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 128,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 120,014 miles

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

both front tyres bold inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 114,861 miles

osf nsf tyres worn inner edges

slight play in both top front ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 102,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2005 98,963 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 JRL is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JRL, 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 N609 JRL registered?

N609 JRL is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N609 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 JRL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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