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N767 RFP

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN767 RFP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Underbody corrosion all round

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,567 miles

Underbody corrosion all round

Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,563 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing Rear view (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody corrosion all round

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,317 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play detected at o/s/r hub assembly

underside components and body corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,491 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,318 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,154 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,673 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 85,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,721 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,395 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 78,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked.

nearside tyre low on pressure. no puncture detected.

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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N767 RFP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N767 RFP, 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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N767 RFP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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