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M551 RGS

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,505 mi
Last recorded128,505 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 RGS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 128,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 128,475 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight weeping from steering rack.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 125,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes to rear three way connector (front to rear pipe,nearside rear pipe and offside rear pipe)

Slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 6 Oct 2007 124,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front wipers split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 121,991 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST FRONT SECTION.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R DIFF SEAL.

SLIGHT PLAY/LIFT IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.

BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED/SPLIT.

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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M551 RGS is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M551 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 M551 RGS registered?

M551 RGS is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M551 RGS safe to buy?

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