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N847 VPK

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,510 mi
Last recorded188,510 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 VPK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 188,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

offsider rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2011 178,378 miles

exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly(sealed)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside rear floor and chassis damaged

parking brake will require adjustment soon

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 178,317 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly(sealed)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside rear floor and chassis damaged

parking brake will require adjustment soon

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 174,367 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 174,367 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 174,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 159,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 132,539 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 132,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N847 VPK is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N847 VPK, 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 N847 VPK registered?

N847 VPK is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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