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L97 FHB

1994 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,154 mi
Last recorded218,154 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 FHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 218,154 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 215,705 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear discs scored

Fail 7 Aug 2014 215,701 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside rear discs scored

Pass 15 Aug 2013 213,076 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 213,073 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 209,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 205,592 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 193,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 184,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 179,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 179,140 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 170,036 miles

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERING ON BOTH EDGES.

SCREEN DAMAGE ABOVE 40MM OUTSIDE ZONE A.!!

Pass 12 Jun 2006 160,725 miles

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

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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L97 FHB is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L97 FHB, 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 L97 FHB registered?

L97 FHB is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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