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N968 RPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,584 mi
Last recorded64,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,584 miles

engine feels to be misfiring & EML intermittently on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,584 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

engine feels to be misfiring & EML intermittently on

Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,774 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,558 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 57,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,405 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 53,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.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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N968 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N968 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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What year was N968 RPJ registered?

N968 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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