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N808 DHL

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,985 mi
Last recorded205,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 DHL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 205,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 205,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 203,862 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 31 Mar 2010 200,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 200,157 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 194,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 189,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 182,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 182,126 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N808 DHL is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 N808 DHL, 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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N808 DHL is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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