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N835 RBC

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,376 mi
Last recorded131,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 RBC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 131,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,138 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 129,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 127,788 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 127,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 123,444 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 120,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 114,777 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2008 111,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,363 miles

front o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal) †front n/s tyre slightly worn edge †rear brake pads worn †slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,450 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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N835 RBC is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N835 RBC, 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 N835 RBC registered?

N835 RBC is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N835 RBC safe to buy?

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