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G26 MSE

1994 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 MSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 94,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 84,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,845 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,629 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,629 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,225 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,009 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 75,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,063 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 62,189 miles

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

spare tyre on legal limit

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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G26 MSE is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 G26 MSE, 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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G26 MSE is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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