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N823 BMO

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 BMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 91,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 76,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s rear drive shaft gaitor split too ex,s

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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N823 BMO is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N823 BMO, 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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N823 BMO is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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