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P499 NOX

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,600 mi
Last recorded136,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 NOX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,600 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 136,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 125,178 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

front brake discs wearing and lipped

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

o/s door mirror glass taped on

strong advice rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 116,681 miles

slight travel in foot operated parking brake.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 113,964 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 112,388 miles

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

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

n/s + o/s/ wiper blades

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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P499 NOX is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P499 NOX, 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 P499 NOX registered?

P499 NOX is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P499 NOX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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