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SSU 448

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,480 mi
Last recorded135,480 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 448
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 135,480 miles

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

rear both sides brake discs rusted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 135,473 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear both sides brake discs rusted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 135,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 135,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 135,266 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front wiper blades worn

rear suspension stabilizer arms corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 130,344 miles

lower engine mount is deteriorated o.s.f and appears to be displaced.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 130,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lower engine mount is deteriorated o.s.f and appears to be displaced.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 122,302 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 122,289 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SSU 448 is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 SSU 448, 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 32 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SSU 448 is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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