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N489 PYN

1995 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,536 mi
Last recorded191,536 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 PYN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 191,536 miles

underbody covered in thick black substance used C.A.T all okay at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2022 191,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 191,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 183,784 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 183,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 170,977 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm, inner ball-joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 151,051 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 151,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 144,277 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 144,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 142,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 142,541 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 132,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 126,703 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 126,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 124,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 122,895 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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N489 PYN is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N489 PYN, 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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N489 PYN is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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