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L257 HUK

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,806 mi
Last recorded156,806 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 HUK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 156,806 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Mar 2013 156,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 3 Apr 2012 154,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel to parking brake

Pass 3 Apr 2012 154,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel to parking brake

Pass 16 Mar 2011 150,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 150,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 145,707 miles

oil leak nearside front

antifreeze leak offside front

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2010 145,707 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

antifreeze leak offside front

nearside front fog light not working

oil leak nearside front

Pass 16 Mar 2009 142,408 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Mar 2008 137,814 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parkbrake travel

slight damage osf seat belt

slight play ns steering arm

slight play nsr hub pivot bush

very slight knock from front when tapping brake nothing visible

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,235 miles

handbrake travel

osr tyre edge wearing

position of rear exhaust box against bumper

slight play steering rack on near side

Pass 11 Apr 2006 124,228 miles

offside rear exhaust distorted due to accident damage

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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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L257 HUK is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey 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 L257 HUK, 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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L257 HUK is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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