1996 Lexus GS300 3.0L Petrol · N422 JFM
1996 Lexus GS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 206,406 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS300
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N422 JFM Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 206,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N422 JFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lexus Gs300 (N422 JFM) between July 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
N422 JFM Mileage History
- 30/07/2005116,519 mi
- 09/08/2006124,865 mi+8,346 mi
- 09/08/2006124,865 mi
- 23/01/2008136,117 mi+11,252 mi
- 28/01/2008136,202 mi+85 mi
- 21/01/2009144,290 mi+8,088 mi
- 21/01/2009144,290 mi
- 16/01/2010170,430 mi+26,140 mi
- 15/01/2011179,003 mi+8,573 mi
- 21/01/2012184,516 mi+5,513 mi
- 21/01/2012184,516 mi
- 19/01/2013187,155 mi+2,639 mi
- 20/01/2014189,581 mi+2,426 mi
- 21/01/2014189,582 mi+1 mi
- 05/01/2015191,328 mi+1,746 mi
- 05/01/2015191,329 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2016193,057 mi+1,728 mi
- 22/01/2016193,190 mi+133 mi
- 24/01/2017197,720 mi+4,530 mi
- 24/01/2017197,720 mi
- 23/01/2018200,124 mi+2,404 mi
- 05/02/2018200,192 mi+68 mi
- 10/01/2019202,166 mi+1,974 mi
- 16/08/2022202,322 mi+156 mi
- 04/11/2022202,378 mi+56 mi
- 11/11/2022202,401 mi+23 mi
- 22/11/2022202,422 mi+21 mi
- 30/10/2023203,702 mi+1,280 mi
- 14/05/2025204,913 mi+1,211 mi
- 07/05/2026206,406 mi+1,493 mi
Average of roughly 4,328 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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