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L440 MBW

1994 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,040 mi
Last recorded182,040 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL440 MBW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 182,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 22 Sep 2010 181,504 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 179,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 171,858 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 171,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 164,627 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 164,627 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

It is possible that Power steering pipes are leaking. Could not be confirmed due to the amount of fuid in the rack area. This should be checked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L440 MBW is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L440 MBW, 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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L440 MBW is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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