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M158 YRN

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 YRN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

power steering noisy but functioning

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

intermittent noise from power steering (function correctly)

Fail 18 Jul 2024 84,961 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,611 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,738 miles

Oil leak ()

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface cracks in offside rear brake hose

Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,738 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface cracks in offside rear brake hose

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,872 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body has corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,738 miles

Oil leak

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,063 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,048 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,790 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,784 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,812 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,361 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,237 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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M158 YRN is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M158 YRN, 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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M158 YRN is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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