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L300 CDM

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,262 mi
Last recorded166,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CDM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 166,262 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 163,790 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 163,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 156,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 156,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 148,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2009 148,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 142,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 142,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 137,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 137,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L300 CDM is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L300 CDM, 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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L300 CDM is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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