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ANZ 3102

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

216,601 mi
Last recorded216,601 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 3102
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 216,601 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Aug 2009 216,574 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 207,880 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 207,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 201,047 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 201,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 194,952 miles

Parking brake travel - long.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 187,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 187,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

drivers side front tyre close to legal limit

drivers side rear tyre close to legal limit

passengers side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2005 174,400 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 174,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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ANZ 3102 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 ANZ 3102, 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 ANZ 3102 registered?

ANZ 3102 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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