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L854 VCV

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,356 mi
Last recorded146,356 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 VCV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,356 miles

under body corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 146,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 145,607 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 145,607 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 143,585 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 143,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 142,345 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 142,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,357 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 140,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiater fan not working

under body corrosion

water leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,627 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 130,000 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 129,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 127,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 127,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,273 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 125,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on brake/fuel pipes

o/s/f seat loose

Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 115,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,908 miles

both front wipers weak .

only some led lights working on rear spolier .

Fail 1 Aug 2008 107,908 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front wipers weak .

only some led lights working on rear spolier .

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,611 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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L854 VCV is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L854 VCV, 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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L854 VCV is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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