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M540 MHV

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,408 mi
Last recorded166,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 MHV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 166,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 156,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 146,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 132,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 120,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 110,428 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 109,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 101,016 miles

Nearside Front 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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M540 MHV is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M540 MHV, 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 M540 MHV registered?

M540 MHV is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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