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IIJ 9712

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,294 mi
Last recorded120,294 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIJ 9712
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 120,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2006 119,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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IIJ 9712 is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 IIJ 9712, 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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What year was IIJ 9712 registered?

IIJ 9712 is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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