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DKZ 8636

1996 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,301 mi
Last recorded109,301 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 8636
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,246 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath vehicle too many areas too list

Fail 14 Oct 2009 107,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath vehicle too many areas too list

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,157 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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DKZ 8636 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKZ 8636, 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 DKZ 8636 registered?

DKZ 8636 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is DKZ 8636 safe to buy?

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