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L142 FPD

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,994 mi
Last recorded151,994 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 FPD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 151,994 miles

advise front suspension & brake inspection....

both front & rear inner wheel rims distorted....

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt.....

general under body corrosion....

long parking brake lever travel...

o/s/f tyre tread on limit, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limit....

play in n/s & o/s/f top suspension ball joints , advise replacements....

wipers smear...

Fail 15 Jul 2009 139,665 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 139,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 128,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 123,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 123,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front Tie Bar bushes split

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 117,167 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight p.a.s.fluid leak from rack

Pass 21 Jul 2005 114,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 114,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Damage to N/S/R floor

Front No Plate Damaged

O/S/F Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L142 FPD is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc 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 L142 FPD, 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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L142 FPD is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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