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N675 PHV

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,950 mi
Last recorded153,950 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 PHV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 153,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 152,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front bumper spoiler insecure

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear suspension slight play

offside rear tyre cuts in side walls

Pass 18 Mar 2013 147,558 miles

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

oil leaks

play in nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,886 miles

Nearside rear light unit minor damage

Fail 3 Mar 2012 141,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear light unit minor damage

Oil leak

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

Slight play in nearside rear suspension top arm

Slight play in offside rear suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2011 136,383 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 136,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 125,715 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 125,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 123,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewal

Pass 17 Mar 2008 118,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,707 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,415 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 99,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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N675 PHV is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N675 PHV, 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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N675 PHV is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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