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N699 KMJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,274 mi
Last recorded208,274 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 KMJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 208,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 207,974 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 207,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 205,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres sc rubbed on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2013 205,572 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres sc rubbed on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 188,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2012 188,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 182,631 miles

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

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

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

aux belt cracking

oil leak

play nearside front steering arm

Pass 26 May 2010 172,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers hiding most things

damp around rack boot

nsf tyre bold on edges

play in nsf steering arm

rear number plate backing peeling

Fail 20 May 2010 172,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

covers hiding most things

damp around rack boot

nsf tyre bold on edges

play in nsf steering arm

rear number plate backing peeling

Pass 10 Jul 2009 166,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 164,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 164,533 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2007 158,209 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2007 158,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 149,105 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 149,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N699 KMJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N699 KMJ, 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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N699 KMJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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