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IAZ 8778

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 8778
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,873 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 129,226 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr brake slight binding

osr tyre perishing close to excess

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 125,676 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 125,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid on min mark

nsf and osf lower suspension arm rear bushs spliting

oil leak

play in nsf steering rack

sills covered in plastic trim

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,553 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2007 121,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 118,332 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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IAZ 8778 is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IAZ 8778, 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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IAZ 8778 is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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