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N518 HTW

1995 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,090 mi
Last recorded149,090 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 HTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 149,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 149,014 miles

all four road tyres cracking in sides and both rears low tread

front and rear brake discs corroding

fuel filler corroded

fuel pipes at fuel filter corroded

n/s of steering rack misting oil

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Apr 2011 149,014 miles

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

all four road tyres cracking in sides and both rears low tread

front and rear brake discs corroding

fuel filler corroded

fuel pipes at fuel filter corroded

n/s of steering rack misting oil

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering rack end

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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N518 HTW is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N518 HTW, 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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What year was N518 HTW registered?

N518 HTW is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N518 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 HTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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