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P340 NVG

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,842 mi
Last recorded156,842 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 NVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 156,842 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 150,102 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 143,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 130,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 112,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 112,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 93,321 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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P340 NVG 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 87.5%.

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 P340 NVG, 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 P340 NVG registered?

P340 NVG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P340 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 NVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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