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N964 RPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,046 mi
Last recorded173,046 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 173,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 173,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

advise all brake pads worn down very low

advise all tyres side walls perished and cracked and considered unsafe

Pass 5 Jul 2010 170,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 167,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 165,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 162,292 miles

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Fail 14 Feb 2008 162,281 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R tyre is wearing on inside edge

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre

Slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 14 Feb 2007 158,073 miles

o/s mirror outer casing broken †plastic seal covers fitted † †dampness to steering rack † †corrosion to metal brake pipes and fuel lines † †n/s/r tyre getting low on egdes † †front number plate poor

Pass 15 Feb 2006 156,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic outer covewr sills fitted

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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N964 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N964 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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N964 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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