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M840 MBL

1994 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,004 mi
Last recorded178,004 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 MBL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 178,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 168,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 160,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 153,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 147,649 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlight alignment on minimum setting

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow from front exhaust joint

slight pitting to front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2007 147,647 miles

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

chip in windscreen zone A

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlight alignment on minimum setting

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from front joint

slight pitting to front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2006 146,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 146,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M840 MBL is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M840 MBL, 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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M840 MBL is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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