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A2 XUS

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,042 mi
Last recorded110,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,770 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 99,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,591 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,745 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,116 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,209 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 63,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 58,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A2 XUS is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 XUS, 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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A2 XUS is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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