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CIL 8677

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,458 mi
Last recorded51,458 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 8677
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2025 51,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO INNERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,659 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 40,055 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 40,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle os restrict movment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,574 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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CIL 8677 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 83.3%.

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 CIL 8677, 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 CIL 8677 registered?

CIL 8677 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is CIL 8677 safe to buy?

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