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A17 OVB

1994 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,232 mi
Last recorded210,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OVB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 210,232 miles

Battery insecure

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 201,589 miles

engine leaking oil

rear brake pipe are corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 201,589 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipe are corroded

Fail 16 May 2009 201,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Must change front discs and pads for it to pass MOT.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 188,623 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2008 188,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 174,877 miles

****Tested In Wet Condition***

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 160,263 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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A17 OVB is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 A17 OVB, 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 32 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 OVB is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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