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N696 OYF

1995 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 OYF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are covered in oil/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wing corroded but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))

The exhaust flanges are corroded but not blowing

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to the plastic sill covers

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 135,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease/oil? (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))

The exhaust flanges are corroded but not blowing

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to the plastic covers

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease/oil? (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))

The exhaust flanges are corroded but not blowing

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to the plastic covers

Pass 1 Feb 2021 134,734 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded but not blowing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic covers

Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust flanges corroded but not blowing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flanges corroded but not blowing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Timing belt due?

Unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise on timing belt replacement

exhaust system corroded and the flanges but not blowing

unable to inspect the sills fully due to plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various points slightly leaking (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 129,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 126,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 121,294 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 115,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 111,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,850 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 97,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 78,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,640 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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N696 OYF is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 N696 OYF, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N696 OYF is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N696 OYF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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