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L302 SGU

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,533 mi
Last recorded201,533 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL302 SGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 201,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 189,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 179,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 179,561 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 169,287 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 169,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 161,990 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 161,971 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 136,316 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 136,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 128,792 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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L302 SGU is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L302 SGU, 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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What year was L302 SGU registered?

L302 SGU is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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