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M174 MHX

1995 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,388 mi
Last recorded178,388 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 MHX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 178,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 174,799 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 174,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 167,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 160,685 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 156,055 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 155,922 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 151,620 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 151,610 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 147,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 141,189 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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M174 MHX is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 M174 MHX, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M174 MHX registered?

M174 MHX is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 January 1995.

Is M174 MHX safe to buy?

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