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L585 GYU

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,601 mi
Last recorded156,601 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 GYU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 156,601 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

play n/s/f anti roll link

rear of outer sills and undersills corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,426 miles

play n/s/f lower ball joint

rear tyres on min wear limits

Pass 2 May 2014 144,589 miles

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

exhaust flange corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

rear subframe o/s bush deteriated

Pass 10 May 2013 141,719 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

front brake pads low

slight corosion to vehicle structure

Fail 19 Apr 2013 141,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

flexi brake hoses deteriated

front brake pads very low

slight corosion to structure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 140,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 140,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 137,446 miles

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 137,439 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 131,669 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 109,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 100,672 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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L585 GYU is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L585 GYU, 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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L585 GYU is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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