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L222 AAA

1994 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,381 mi
Last recorded124,381 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 AAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,381 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 124,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,740 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 120,740 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,798 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 116,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 110,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 105,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 95,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 89,056 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,423 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2008 78,423 miles

Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 57,696 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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L222 AAA is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L222 AAA, 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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L222 AAA is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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