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L855 GYY

1994 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,651 mi
Last recorded169,651 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 GYY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 169,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 169,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 169,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 161,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 160,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 152,351 miles

general light under body corrosion....

oil leaks...

Pass 20 Oct 2008 143,190 miles

both front tyre inner treads wearing...

front brake imbalance on max 25%..

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r tyre tread getting low....

wipers smear....

Pass 26 Oct 2007 130,055 miles

intermittent noise from front engine pully area....

long parking brake lever travel , advise adjustment.....

rear brake discs corroded, advise replacements....

windscreen damage n/s not excessive.....

Pass 17 Oct 2006 121,527 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition, perished.

Both front tyre treads badly "fethered".

Long travel on park brake.

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints, NSF worse. renew soon.

Rear brake discs corroding and pad contact area is reduced.

STRONG ADVISE; Play in OSF upper ball joint, renew ASAP.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 112,145 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 112,124 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance.

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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L855 GYY is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L855 GYY, 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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L855 GYY is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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