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KFZ 3734

1996 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,829 mi
Last recorded120,829 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 3734
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,829 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 120,829 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear boxes (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust boxes cable tied on to mountings

Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,045 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,779 miles

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

front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen

nearside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,779 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen

nearside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,711 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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KFZ 3734 is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KFZ 3734, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFZ 3734 registered?

KFZ 3734 is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for KFZ 3734 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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