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N426 PPJ

1995 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 149,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 149,869 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 149,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 147,251 miles

front tyres perrished

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2010 147,251 miles

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

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

front tyres perrished

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 145,760 miles

NSF tyre outer edge badley worne

Fail 6 Jul 2009 145,760 miles

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

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

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

NSF tyre outer edge badley worne

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

front OS wheel bearing not checked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 144,342 miles

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

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

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 12 Jun 2006 140,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 140,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N426 PPJ is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N426 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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N426 PPJ is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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