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N561 BKU

1995 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,593 mi
Last recorded195,593 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 BKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 195,593 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 13 Nov 2007 186,011 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 186,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front caliperlower sliding pin rubber cover off and pin corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2006 170,690 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 162,437 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 162,437 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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N561 BKU is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N561 BKU, 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 N561 BKU registered?

N561 BKU is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 September 1995.

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