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M97 EWY

1994 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 EWY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 152,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 152,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 147,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 142,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of both outer sills corrossion in places sill covers fitted passed as inspected

parking brake travel borderline

some brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Sep 2011 139,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear sill slightly damaged

offside front sill slightly damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 135,531 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel filter shield insecure and deteriorated

fuel pipe corrosion

gearbox oil leak

general underside corrosion

n/s and o/s inner and outer sill corrosion (no holes)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed (no cords exposed)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2010 135,502 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak

fuel filter shield insecure and deteriorated

fuel pipe corrosion

gearbox oil leak

general underside corrosion

n/s and o/s inner and outer sill corrosion (no holes)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed (no cords exposed)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2009 131,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 127,187 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR U/J.

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX SUMP/PAN.

OIL LEAK FROM TOP PART OF ENGINE.

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WISHBONE BUSHES.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 127,073 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR U/J.

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX SUMP/PAN.

OIL LEAK FROM TOP PART OF ENGINE.

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WISHBONE BUSHES.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 120,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has shallow cuts on sidewall

slight corrosion on rear chassis members and rear floor area

Fail 20 Sep 2007 120,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front tyre has shallow cuts on sidewall

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight corrosion on rear chassis members and rear floor area

Pass 26 Sep 2006 112,279 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 112,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 104,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

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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M97 EWY is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M97 EWY, 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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M97 EWY is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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