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N711 HOW

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,576 mi
Last recorded162,576 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 HOW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 162,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 160,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 155,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 154,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 149,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 149,248 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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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N711 HOW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N711 HOW, 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 N711 HOW registered?

N711 HOW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N711 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N711 HOW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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