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N137 VRS

1995 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,218 mi
Last recorded108,218 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 VRS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Oct 2011 102,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,576 miles

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2010 100,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted, unable to check all prescribed areas

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,512 miles

small leak from power steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust heatsheild loose

small leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 94,471 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 94,471 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 90,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,213 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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N137 VRS is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 N137 VRS, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N137 VRS registered?

N137 VRS is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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