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N732 FCC

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,009 mi
Last recorded166,009 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN732 FCC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 166,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 162,901 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 161,970 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 159,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 157,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 151,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 138,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 138,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,900 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 125,900 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 109,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 109,806 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2009 106,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 101,318 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 101,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 94,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 94,640 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 81,010 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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N732 FCC is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N732 FCC, 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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N732 FCC is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N732 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N732 FCC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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