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N857 FSC

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 FSC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 128,471 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 128,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 174,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,057 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 83,593 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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N857 FSC is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N857 FSC, 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 N857 FSC registered?

N857 FSC is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N857 FSC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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