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N999 WAB

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,153 mi
Last recorded80,153 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 WAB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,153 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 80,134 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,059 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2008 67,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 63,131 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N999 WAB is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N999 WAB, 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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N999 WAB is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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