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N78 LMW

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,105 mi
Last recorded125,105 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 LMW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 125,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,972 miles

offside headlight in poor condition.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,311 miles

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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N78 LMW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N78 LMW, 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 N78 LMW registered?

N78 LMW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N78 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 LMW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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