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N950 ENE

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 ENE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *Central Y Pipe Cracked Around Welds* (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner & Outer Sills* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Outer Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Bold Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner & Outer Sills* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 88,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn *Lower Ball Joint* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *Central Y Pipe Cracked Around Welds* (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner & Outer Sills* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Outer Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Bold Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner & Outer Sills* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,854 miles

General corrosion to underbody

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,533 miles

Exhaust corroded slight blow general corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 May 2019 82,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 4 May 2018 78,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 77,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 75,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,775 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 72,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 69,721 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 57,391 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 54,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,029 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 49,390 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 49,390 miles

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

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

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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N950 ENE is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N950 ENE, 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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N950 ENE is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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