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N6 BHP

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,433 mi
Last recorded111,433 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 BHP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,433 miles

Cut in inner wall on nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Cut in inner wall on nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 105,863 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 4 Apr 2009 98,406 miles

small stone chips in w/screen

Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,282 miles

surface rust on exhaust

sill covers fitted

play both bottom ball joints

Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,907 miles

long handbrake travel

rear pads wearing low

slight lift both lower ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,723 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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N6 BHP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N6 BHP, 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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N6 BHP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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