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N38 BVT

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

155,819 mi
Last recorded155,819 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 BVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 155,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 155,819 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 152,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 152,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 152,187 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 152,007 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 148,614 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 148,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 148,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 142,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 134,749 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 134,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 126,638 miles

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

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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N38 BVT is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 N38 BVT, 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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N38 BVT is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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