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N75 UPH

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,487 mi
Last recorded208,487 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN75 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 208,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 208,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 200,881 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 200,877 miles

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

offside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 183,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 27 May 2010 183,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 171,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 160,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 155,462 miles

Chunk missing from outer wall of nearside front tyre

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N75 UPH, 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 UPH is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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