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L428 UMB

1994 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,427 mi
Last recorded187,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 UMB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 187,427 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 187,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 179,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 168,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 155,206 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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L428 UMB is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L428 UMB, 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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L428 UMB is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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