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N727 YOH

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 YOH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 142,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 142,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 139,407 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 139,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 132,484 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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N727 YOH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 N727 YOH, 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 N727 YOH registered?

N727 YOH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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