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GUI 2159

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,918 mi
Last recorded253,918 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 2159
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 253,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 249,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 234,586 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 234,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 212,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 21 Jul 2009 212,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 1 Aug 2008 193,604 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 193,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 167,822 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 167,732 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

small exhaust leak

Pass 13 May 2006 145,206 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 145,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre defective

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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GUI 2159 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUI 2159, 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 GUI 2159 registered?

GUI 2159 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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