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M890 HEC

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,938 mi
Last recorded141,938 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 HEC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 140,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,987 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2016 139,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,181 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 139,181 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 134,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 132,816 miles

centre stop lamp not fully illuminating

ns h/lamp glass cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2011 132,814 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre stoplight is not fully illuminated

n/s headlamp glass is cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,185 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf h/lamp glass cracked

radiator poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2010 131,185 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf h/lamp glass cracked

radiator poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2009 129,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 125,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 125,354 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,884 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 119,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 115,718 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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M890 HEC is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M890 HEC, 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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M890 HEC is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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