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N115 PYE

1996 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,697 mi
Last recorded113,697 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 PYE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,697 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,657 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 113,657 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 111,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror slight damage

noise from rear diff

steering damper missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,746 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror slight damage

noise from rear diff

steering damper missing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,722 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 98,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,425 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,425 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,355 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres offside front cut in outter wall nearside front worn on outter edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,355 miles

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

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

tyres offside front cut in outter wall nearside front worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 84,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N115 PYE is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N115 PYE, 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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N115 PYE is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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