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N491 RPJ

1995 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,588 mi
Last recorded163,588 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 163,588 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 163,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 161,195 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

front and rear number plate has small damage

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber is leaking

oil leak

play in o/s/f steering

Fail 10 Aug 2017 161,192 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

front and rear number plate has small damage

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber is leaking

oil leak

play in o/s/f steering

Pass 7 Aug 2016 159,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where systems forks out to back boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake shoes binding slightly

slight trace of oil around gearbox

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 156,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to body work

oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2014 149,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 149,100 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 143,099 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 143,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,994 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play detected

slight play deteced non offside steering inner arm

under body conponents corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 139,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play detected

slight play deteced non offside steering inner arm

under body conponents corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 139,633 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 139,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 138,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front suspension arms have slight play in the rear bushes

offside front wheel has a slight bind

unable to inspect outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Dec 2008 136,053 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 136,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 124,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,849 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 117,824 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 108,693 miles

nearside front windscreen damaged.!!!

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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N491 RPJ is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N491 RPJ, 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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N491 RPJ is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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