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MIW 9285

1994 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,950 mi
Last recorded203,950 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 9285
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 203,950 miles

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

brake pipes can not be checked becuse they are covered

rear suspension rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2009 203,949 miles

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

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

brake pipes can not be checked becuse they are covered

rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2008 201,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 174,709 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 173,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

oil leak

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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MIW 9285 is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MIW 9285, 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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What year was MIW 9285 registered?

MIW 9285 is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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