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N838 PCG

1995 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,240 mi
Last recorded162,240 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 PCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 162,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight under body corrosion, various components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 159,023 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint and slight play in inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOTH, tyres smooth inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear upper outer ball joint has slight play and slight play in inner bushes

slight under body corrosion, various components

Fail 11 Sep 2018 159,023 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH, front, outer, lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH, lower arm inner, most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint, slight play in inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH, upper, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint and slight play in inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOTH, tyres smooth inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion, various components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,624 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 147,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wish bone (2.5.A.1c)

engine oils leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2016 147,141 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wish bone (2.5.A.1c)

engine oils leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2015 142,959 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 135,079 miles

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,391 miles

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,135 miles

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 116,965 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 108,115 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,493 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 99,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 89,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,342 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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N838 PCG is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,954cc 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 N838 PCG, 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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N838 PCG is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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