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N870 BOJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 BOJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 62,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,498 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 41,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,310 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 38,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,613 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,812 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 28,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f trye wearing low on inside edge

rear number plate has a couple of little cracks

Fail 8 May 2008 28,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f trye wearing low on inside edge

rear number plate has a couple of little cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,829 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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N870 BOJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N870 BOJ, 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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N870 BOJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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