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M740 LYE

1994 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,436 mi
Last recorded150,436 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 LYE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 150,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,062 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 149,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 148,529 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 148,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 146,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 143,964 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 143,957 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 142,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 138,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 132,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 128,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 126,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 124,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M740 LYE is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M740 LYE, 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 M740 LYE registered?

M740 LYE is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M740 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 LYE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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