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J4 VAM

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded, also slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Slight play is Nearside upper Arm

break slightly binding, rear

Fail 26 Jul 2017 107,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened play in upper link (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded, also slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Slight play is Nearside upper Arm

break slightly binding, rear

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,323 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

exhaust mid section to back box as slight leak of exhaust gases

general corrosion to all under body components

Fail 23 Jul 2016 106,323 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

exhaust mid section to back box as slight leak of exhaust gases

general corrosion to all under body components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,307 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 104,307 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,177 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner steering arm has slight free play in ball joint fixing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner steering arm has slight free play in ball joint fixing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,131 miles

o/s front brake slightly stiff to turn

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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J4 VAM is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J4 VAM, 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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J4 VAM is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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