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M596 GJF

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

163,574 mi
Last recorded163,574 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 GJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 163,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,937 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body kit to sills

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 162,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body kit fitted to sills

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2020 162,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body kit fitted to sills

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 159,407 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear transverse sections at junction connector (1.1.11 (c))

add engine oil

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,946 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 149,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body kit fitted to sills

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 149,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body kit fitted to sills

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 145,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 1 Apr 2014 141,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 24 Feb 2012 130,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 127,444 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 25 Feb 2009 118,132 miles

body kit fitted to sills

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 104,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,582 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M596 GJF is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M596 GJF, 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 M596 GJF registered?

M596 GJF is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M596 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M596 GJF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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