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N987 RPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,097 mi
Last recorded182,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 182,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 179,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 174,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 169,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 161,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 161,329 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 152,627 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 152,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise wiperblades slighty split

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 141,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 141,405 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2008 129,989 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 129,989 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front brake pads low and discs worn advise front brakes sticking slighty advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,223 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 118,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

advise rear brake pipes corroded †advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges †advise oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 107,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise rear tyres worn †advise corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2005 92,103 miles

advise some lift in front balljoints †advise o/s/r tyre tread low 225/55/16

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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N987 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N987 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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N987 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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