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N790 REP

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,682 mi
Last recorded100,682 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 REP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2016 98,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 96,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,777 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 93,536 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 93,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 93,342 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

plastic covers fitted so sills,unable to fully inspect.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,399 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

accident damage nearside outer sill

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

rattle noise in engine

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2008 86,508 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

accident damage nearside outer sill

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

rattle noise in engine

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2007 84,615 miles

inbalance rear brakes

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight brake judder front brakes

slight play in n/s of steering

Fail 17 Nov 2007 84,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

inbalance rear brakes

n/s/r tyre worn on edges close to limit

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight brake judder front brakes

slight play in n/s of steering

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,557 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2006 69,557 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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N790 REP is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N790 REP, 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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N790 REP is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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