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M406 YAH

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,906 mi
Last recorded146,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 YAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second cat both front and back joints (7.1.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tire slightly perished and cracked outer side wall

Offside Rear tire wearing inner edge

under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 146,906 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second cat both front and back joints (7.1.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tire slightly perished and cracked outer side wall

Offside Rear tire wearing inner edge

under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 146,487 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm and bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2015 146,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm and bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres 2.0mm and bald on edges

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling on suspension arm but not replicated during test

nearside park brake effort considerably less than offside

Fail 7 Jul 2014 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres 2.0mm and bald on edges

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling on suspension arm but not replicated during test

nearside park brake effort considerably less than offside

Pass 22 Jul 2013 143,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn bald on edges

nearside front suspension arm has evidence of tyre fouling but not replicated at time of test

nearside rear park brake has considerably less effort than the offside

Fail 16 Jul 2013 143,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn bald on edges

nearside front suspension arm has evidence of tyre fouling but not replicated at time of test

nearside rear park brake has considerably less effort than the offside

Pass 27 Jun 2012 142,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake hoses starting to deteriorate

all 4 tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2011 141,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Pass 8 Jul 2010 139,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no plate damaged but legible

N/s/r upper wishbone bushes slightly worn

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2010 139,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no plate damaged but legible

N/s/r upper wishbone bushes slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f brake binding slightly

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 137,833 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2009 137,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 135,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 135,317 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 132,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly pan fitted

side skirts fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2007 132,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly pan fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2006 131,695 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 131,695 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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M406 YAH is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M406 YAH, 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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M406 YAH is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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