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N86 LMW

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,057 mi
Last recorded196,057 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 LMW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 196,057 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 186,582 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 186,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 181,206 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 11 Oct 2012 169,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 162,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 162,505 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 142,049 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General underside corrosion.

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 142,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General underside corrosion.

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 126,053 miles

Minor body damage.

Minor engine and transmission oil leaks.

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear subframe corroding.

Rear upper suspension arm bushes worn.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 126,050 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Minor body damage.

Minor engine and transmission oil leaks.

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear subframe corroding.

Rear upper suspension arm bushes worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 99,871 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 998,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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N86 LMW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N86 LMW, 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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N86 LMW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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