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N906 PPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,463 mi
Last recorded120,463 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN906 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,463 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 120,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 114,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust has slight corrosion in places

front reg plate cracked

slight oil leak to front of engine

Fail 13 Aug 2009 114,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust has slight corrosion in places

front reg plate cracked

slight oil leak to front of engine

Pass 4 Aug 2008 105,424 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts to nearside front tyre no cords shown

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Aug 2008 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts to nearside front tyre no cords shown

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 97,334 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 97,314 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,611 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear hubs

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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N906 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N906 PPJ, 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 N906 PPJ registered?

N906 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N906 PPJ safe to buy?

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