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N768 GWP

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,386 mi
Last recorded194,386 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 GWP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 194,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake pedal reserve travel near limit.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner and outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 194,386 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake pedal reserve travel near limit.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner and outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 189,101 miles

oil leak

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 17 Mar 2016 189,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2015 170,820 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 Mar 2015 170,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 167,180 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 159,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 156,029 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2012 155,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 152,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside and nearside front back lower arm bushes worn(movement when braking)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 152,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front back lower arm bushes worn(movement when braking)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 147,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 143,886 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2009 143,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 132,880 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 132,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 126,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 116,234 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 116,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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N768 GWP is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N768 GWP, 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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N768 GWP is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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