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L527 ENP

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,148 mi
Last recorded196,148 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 ENP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 196,148 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid warning light on

n/s wiper starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 185,893 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 185,893 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 172,872 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake warning light on sensor missing in reservoir.

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 172,872 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake warning light on sensor missing in reservoir.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 159,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 159,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 143,904 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2008 143,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 122,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 110,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 110,414 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L527 ENP is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L527 ENP, 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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L527 ENP is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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