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L240 APH

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,473 mi
Last recorded231,473 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 APH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 231,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 230,919 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 216,083 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 215,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 189,814 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 184,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 184,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 175,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 169,796 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 169,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2006 163,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 158,696 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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L240 APH is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L240 APH, 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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L240 APH is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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