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N165 GCL

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 GCL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 123,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake is binding very slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 79,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,671 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 52,112 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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N165 GCL is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N165 GCL, 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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N165 GCL is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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