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N985 AML

1995 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,019 mi
Last recorded144,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 AML
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 144,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 144,019 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,553 miles

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

offside rear brake sqweeks

Fail 17 Jan 2011 136,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear brake sqweeks

Pass 18 Jan 2010 133,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 133,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 127,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 114,656 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 105,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wipers need changing

Fail 14 Sep 2005 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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N985 AML is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N985 AML, 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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N985 AML is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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