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B4 DXG

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,850 mi
Last recorded178,850 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DXG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 178,850 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 171,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn om inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension system corrorded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Jun 2013 168,921 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 168,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 167,210 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 167,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 163,795 miles

Corrosion to the N/S/R floor pan.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter mounting bracket corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in the steering UJ

Slight play in the steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to the rear subframe.

front springs and shocks corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2011 163,795 miles

Corrosion to the N/S/R floor pan.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter mounting bracket corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in the steering UJ

Slight play in the steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to the rear subframe.

front springs and shocks corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2010 157,119 miles

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

front to rear rigid rusty

nsr tyre worn

slight play in track rods

Pass 28 Jul 2010 157,119 miles

front to rear rigid rusty

nsr tyre worn

slight play in track rods

Pass 16 Jun 2009 150,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 132,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to passenger wing mirror cover

front discs warped

Fail 17 Apr 2008 132,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2008 132,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2007 130,867 miles

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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B4 DXG is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B4 DXG, 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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B4 DXG is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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