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L705 HBU

1994 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 HBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 138,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 130,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2008 130,168 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine has oil leaking

non obligatory near side mirror missing

Front bumper insecure

near side front tyre very worn on the outer shoulder

Pass 31 Jan 2007 125,983 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 125,983 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 117,281 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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L705 HBU is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L705 HBU, 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 L705 HBU registered?

L705 HBU is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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