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L455 VGP

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,354 mi
Last recorded151,354 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 VGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2009 151,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front indicator lamp outter casing cracked

Pass 2 May 2009 151,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side front indicator lamp outter casing cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 144,234 miles

nearside front steering rack has slight play

nearside front tyre is wearing in edges

Fail 22 Apr 2008 144,212 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front steering rack has slight play

nearside front tyre is wearing in edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 136,935 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 136,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake outer pads close to limits and requre replacement advanced wear in front discs

rear outer pads getting low

unable to see condition of inner brake pads front and rear

Pass 26 Apr 2006 127,911 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 127,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L455 VGP is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L455 VGP, 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 L455 VGP registered?

L455 VGP is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L455 VGP safe to buy?

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