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DIG 5273

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,843 mi
Last recorded131,843 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 5273
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,843 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 131,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nail in front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 121,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 120,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 118,408 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 118,408 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 116,693 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 116,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DIG 5273 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DIG 5273, 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 DIG 5273 registered?

DIG 5273 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is DIG 5273 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 5273 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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