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J2 BHN

1996 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 BHN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is low on tread

all front and rear suspension components are rusty

handbrake lever goes down long way

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,847 miles

front and rear suspension arms are rusty

handbrake lever comes up high

nearside front tyre has age related cracks

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,394 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,316 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

parking brake lever goes down along way

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,125 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 65,121 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,313 miles

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

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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J2 BHN is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J2 BHN, 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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J2 BHN is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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