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C18 LAS

1995 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 LAS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,844 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to suspension in line with age of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake has low effort compared to Near Side

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe showing signs of corrosion at T piece ( now greased ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, both sides showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 89,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to suspension in line with age of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handbrake has low effort compared to Near Side

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe showing signs of corrosion at T piece ( now greased ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure Above rear diff (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, both sides showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,494 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

n/s bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2015 89,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 30 May 2014 89,396 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back brake pipes and fuel pipes dry rusty

Pass 31 May 2013 89,305 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 76,600 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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C18 LAS is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 C18 LAS, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C18 LAS is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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