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J88 DCB

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DCB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 122,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,230 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 120,230 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,715 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 117,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,513 miles

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

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

interior mirror insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 112,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,378 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 109,377 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 105,560 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 105,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 100,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 93,998 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 93,998 miles

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

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

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

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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J88 DCB is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J88 DCB, 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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What year was J88 DCB registered?

J88 DCB is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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