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N675 TEP

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,817 mi
Last recorded147,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 TEP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 147,817 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 147,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2009 143,210 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 143,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 136,959 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 136,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 131,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 123,729 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 123,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 116,943 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 116,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TEP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N675 TEP, 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 N675 TEP registered?

N675 TEP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N675 TEP safe to buy?

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