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J500 RFS

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,721 mi
Last recorded40,721 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 RFS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 39,259 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 38,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,813 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 36,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 34,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 27,020 miles

cracking in o/s/r tyre tread towards inner edge - monitor or replace

perishing to front tyres

Pass 2 May 2018 26,976 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking between tread

slight up and down play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 4 May 2017 26,895 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 26,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 26,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,024 miles

perishing/cracking to offside rear tyre

slight judder to nearside front and nearside rear footbrakes

Pass 15 May 2013 24,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,519 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,986 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,297 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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J500 RFS is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J500 RFS, 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 J500 RFS registered?

J500 RFS is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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