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M796 KAA

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,399 mi
Last recorded114,399 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 KAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 114,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 26 Jun 2008 113,143 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 28 Jun 2007 106,692 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 106,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 100,538 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 100,534 miles

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

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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M796 KAA is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M796 KAA, 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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M796 KAA is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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