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M631 TUK

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,913 mi
Last recorded189,913 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM631 TUK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 189,913 miles

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

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 189,904 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 187,112 miles

front b/pads thin

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2011 180,918 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 180,123 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 180,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 174,658 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 174,658 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 169,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 164,316 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2006 164,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2005 159,735 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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M631 TUK is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M631 TUK, 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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M631 TUK is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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