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N75 DKP

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,765 mi
Last recorded179,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN75 DKP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 179,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake discs rusty due to standing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 174,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,188 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 163,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 163,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 155,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 150,907 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 150,907 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wiper split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 144,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 144,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 138,529 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 138,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 133,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 133,810 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,726 miles

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

Parking brake has long travel.

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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N75 DKP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N75 DKP, 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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N75 DKP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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