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N646 NWT

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,659 mi
Last recorded177,659 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 NWT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2007 177,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 177,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 172,817 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 172,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N646 NWT is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N646 NWT, 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 N646 NWT registered?

N646 NWT is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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