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L181 KCP

1994 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,849 mi
Last recorded174,849 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 KCP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 174,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear binding on slightly

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2008 174,849 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 21 Oct 2006 166,982 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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L181 KCP is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L181 KCP, 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 L181 KCP registered?

L181 KCP is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L181 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L181 KCP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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