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N629 SMV

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,989 mi
Last recorded228,989 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 228,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 228,801 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 214,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 214,705 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 199,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2009 193,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 169,239 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 169,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 154,556 miles

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

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 1 Nov 2007 154,556 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 17 Nov 2006 145,598 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 145,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 130,784 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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N629 SMV is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N629 SMV, 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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N629 SMV is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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