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RIB 9359

1995 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,166 mi
Last recorded160,166 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 9359
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 160,166 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear exhaust silencers cracked + leaking

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 160,014 miles

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

slight exhaust leaks both rear silencers

Fail 13 Apr 2018 160,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

slight exhaust leaks both rear silencers

Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,092 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

long parking brake travel

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge + close to limit

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,226 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 146,198 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 139,192 miles

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 7 Apr 2015 139,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,277 miles

chip in windscreen

major engine oil leak

play in both rear suspension arms

Fail 15 Apr 2013

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

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

chip in windscreen

major engine oil leak

play in both rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,472 miles

front brake pads thin

rear brake discs corroding + pads thin

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,326 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,787 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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RIB 9359 is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc 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 RIB 9359, 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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RIB 9359 is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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