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M742 SGU

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,695 mi
Last recorded179,695 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 SGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 179,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 176,770 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 175,406 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Sep 2014 172,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 172,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 171,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 165,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 162,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 162,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 160,285 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 156,966 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 156,966 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 150,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 147,490 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front and rear flexible brake hoses slight perishing.

front registration plate has cracks.

front undershield insecure

slight upper steering coloumn movement

Pass 27 Jun 2006 142,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks to front registration plate.

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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M742 SGU is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M742 SGU, 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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What year was M742 SGU registered?

M742 SGU is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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