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M548 JPK

1995 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,109 mi
Last recorded182,109 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 JPK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 182,109 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2009 182,109 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 172,035 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 172,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 162,557 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 162,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 149,309 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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M548 JPK is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M548 JPK, 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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M548 JPK is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 February 1995.

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