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EIG 2291

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,937 mi
Last recorded132,937 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 2291
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 132,937 miles

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

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

battery loose but secure

osf tyre sidewall damaged

osr nsr tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2015 132,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

battery loose but secure

engine oil lewak

osf tyre sidewall damaged

osr nsr tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2014 132,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 132,561 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine rattling

Pass 16 May 2013 131,994 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 131,994 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 131,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 122,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 116,731 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 114,128 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 114,128 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 106,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 106,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,232 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 99,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 94,811 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 94,770 miles

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

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

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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EIG 2291 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EIG 2291, 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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EIG 2291 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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