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FCC 47Y

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCC 47Y
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 144,543 miles

slight wear in both rear suspension

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2010 144,543 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight wear in both rear suspension

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 137,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 136,011 miles

acceptable damaged to windscreen.

front number plate fayed.

slighty stonechip in o,s,f headlight.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 124,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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FCC 47Y is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 FCC 47Y, 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 FCC 47Y registered?

FCC 47Y is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is FCC 47Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCC 47Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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