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J6 RMO

1996 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 80,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J6 RMO is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 RMO, 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 J6 RMO registered?

J6 RMO is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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