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L881 WLX

1994 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 WLX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 106,453 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 106,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 103,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 103,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,887 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,887 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 96,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 92,266 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 92,266 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,710 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 79,803 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 79,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,977 miles

engine oil level low (topped up).

Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level low (topped up).

Pass 25 Aug 2005 65,581 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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L881 WLX is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L881 WLX, 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 L881 WLX registered?

L881 WLX is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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