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N85 UPM

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,874 mi
Last recorded124,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 UPM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 124,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,072 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 118,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,411 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot struts worn

Pass 5 May 2018 106,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 105,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 103,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 98,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 91,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,434 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,434 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 85,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 77,597 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,430 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 72,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,969 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N85 UPM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N85 UPM, 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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N85 UPM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N85 UPM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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