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M848 DRW

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,271 mi
Last recorded104,271 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 DRW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 104,271 miles

vehicle has stood and underside of rear subframe and suspension arms coated with surface rust but superficial in my opinion

Fail 8 Jul 2011 104,271 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

vehicle has stood and underside of rear subframe and suspension arms coated with surface rust but superficial in my opinion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,202 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 104,127 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front and rear suspension heavy corrossion

slight play in n/s steering arm inner fixings

Fail 6 Aug 2008 101,142 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake warning light staying on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pad worn close to metal contact ***STRONG ADVISE***

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 101,142 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake warning light staying on

Nearside rear brake pad worn close to metal contact ***STRONG ADVISE***

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,902 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 92,207 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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M848 DRW is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M848 DRW, 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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M848 DRW is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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