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A14 LPJ

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,366 mi
Last recorded173,366 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 173,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 166,313 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 162,961 miles

front discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre tread deapth low on inner edge

rear brake pipes coroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 155,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 149,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 140,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 140,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A14 LPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White 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 A14 LPJ, 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 A14 LPJ registered?

A14 LPJ is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is A14 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LPJ 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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