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L183 KVR

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,852 mi
Last recorded116,852 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 KVR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 116,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on front /rear suspension componants

Pass 19 May 2011 114,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 110,544 miles

Both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Parking brake effort only just meets requirements.

Fail 18 May 2010 110,534 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Pass 11 May 2009 106,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 103,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 103,897 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 100,567 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly in the centre to near the legal limit of 1.6 ml.

Pass 11 May 2006 97,543 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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L183 KVR is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L183 KVR, 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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L183 KVR is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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