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L300 COT

1994 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

298,319 mi
Last recorded298,319 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 COT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 298,319 miles

forward brake pipes greased

front and rear brake discs corodeing

n/s/r tyre getting low

petrol lines rusting

sill side trims fitted

suspension very rusty

underbody sill area n/s and o/s rusting

underbonnet fixings and alloy and metal clamps corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 298,319 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

petrol lines rusting

sill side trims fitted

suspension very rusty

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

forward brake pipes greased

front and rear brake discs corodeing

hand brakefoot pedal travel could be better

underbody sill area n/s and o/s rusting

underbonnet fixings and alloy and metal clamps corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 294,654 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2011 294,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 284,758 miles

Body underside, subframes, suspension components, in general becoming very corroded

Bonnet support struts weak

Front fog lights not working and off side cracked

Fuel pipes corroding

Near side rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and leaking slightly

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 284,758 miles

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

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

Body underside, subframes, suspension components, in general becoming very corroded

Bonnet support struts weak

Front fog lights not working and off side cracked

Fuel pipes corroding

Near side rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 269,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 269,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 258,200 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly from front pipe gasket.

Front foglamps not working.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 258,200 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust blowing slightly from front pipe gasket.

Front foglamps not working.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 250,889 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 250,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 244,751 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 244,751 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 238,367 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 238,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 COT is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 COT, 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 COT is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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