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RNZ 1120

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 1120
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 119,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 119,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 118,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sil covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,014 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 107,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,968 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,063 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,371 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,371 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RNZ 1120 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RNZ 1120, 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 RNZ 1120 registered?

RNZ 1120 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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