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N782 BEF

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 BEF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 92,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,373 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 86,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N782 BEF is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N782 BEF, 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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What year was N782 BEF registered?

N782 BEF is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N782 BEF safe to buy?

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