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J111 TAK

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 TAK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 124,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 118,326 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,326 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 118,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 117,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 109,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2009 109,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2008 101,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 96,944 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 89,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 77,357 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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J111 TAK is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J111 TAK, 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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J111 TAK is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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