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N868 RPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,592 miles

both front tyres cracking,,, play in steerind... both rear anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,902 miles

Stone chip in screen in zone B.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 88,976 miles

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

ALL 4 DISCS RUSTED

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON O/S/F

Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,524 miles

Offside rear number plate lamp came on when tapped but did not go back off.

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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N868 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey 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 N868 RPJ, 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 N868 RPJ registered?

N868 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N868 RPJ safe to buy?

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