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M16 RGS

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,558 mi
Last recorded187,558 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RGS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 187,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 183,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 179,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 175,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 175,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 171,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 166,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 166,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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M16 RGS is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M16 RGS, 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 M16 RGS registered?

M16 RGS is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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