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N283 PPJ

1995 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp remains on indicating a fault

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,861 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,860 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,133 miles

o/s annd n/s inner track control arm rubber bushes split but no exccess movement

Fail 19 Mar 2008 77,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,629 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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N283 PPJ is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N283 PPJ, 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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N283 PPJ is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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