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N986 EEY

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,032 mi
Last recorded126,032 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 EEY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 126,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 126,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 115,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four coil springs are corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2008 110,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 110,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 108,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 103,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 96,728 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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N986 EEY is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 N986 EEY, 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 N986 EEY registered?

N986 EEY is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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