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BXZ 1613

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 1613
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 130,092 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 130,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,095 miles

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

Exhaust pipe corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 114,327 miles

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

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre deteriorated inside wall.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 104,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,606 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 94,285 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,435 miles

offside front brake disc uneaven

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 90,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front brake disc uneaven

Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,779 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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BXZ 1613 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXZ 1613, 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 BXZ 1613 registered?

BXZ 1613 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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