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M138 GGJ

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,493 mi
Last recorded151,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 GGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 151,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 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

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod arm

Fail 12 Jul 2012 151,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 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

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod arm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 148,050 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 148,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 143,262 miles

Vehicle has New Trailing arm on nearside but second hand on Offside front.

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Fail 1 Oct 2010 143,262 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2009 137,154 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 137,154 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 137,100 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fluid leaks accross steering rack

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,186 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 98,187 miles

Nearside Seatbelt Not Tested Babyseat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2006 90,059 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M138 GGJ is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M138 GGJ, 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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M138 GGJ is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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