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VJI 4029

1994 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Lexus GS300132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 4029
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 154,014 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 152,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 151,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 151,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 148,238 miles

exhaust joint deteriorated & slight blow........

Pass 19 Sep 2011 145,057 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 136,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 130,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 130,745 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 124,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 118,397 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 118,393 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no plate starting to fade

rear no plate damaged and starting to fade

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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VJI 4029 is a 1994 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJI 4029, 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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What year was VJI 4029 registered?

VJI 4029 is a 1994 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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