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L730 GBO

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,087 mi
Last recorded180,087 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 GBO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 180,087 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under seal coated

Pass 13 May 2019 179,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 179,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 177,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 175,214 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 171,404 miles

Centre Front OIL LEAK

Fail 12 May 2016 171,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front OIL LEAK

Pass 8 May 2015 169,786 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 168,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 166,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 166,151 miles

Centre Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 163,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 156,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 151,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 151,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 147,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake hose incorrectly fitted,but not streched,kinked, twisted or fouling any part

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear outer/inner sills,rear chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2008 140,612 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 140,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 134,170 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 134,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 127,003 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 127,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L730 GBO is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L730 GBO, 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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L730 GBO is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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