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L9 ORW

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,231 mi
Last recorded46,231 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 ORW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,020 miles

slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,397 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,331 miles

Front wheels may need tracking

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,144 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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L9 ORW is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L9 ORW, 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 L9 ORW registered?

L9 ORW is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is L9 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 ORW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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