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J4 RJO

1993 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,482 mi
Last recorded208,482 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RJO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 208,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 196,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 192,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long travel on parking brake pedal

signs of underbody surface corrosion to: floorpans, subframes, suspension, inner and outer body sills, chassis rails, etc

Fail 27 Feb 2009 192,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long travel on parking brake pedal

signs of underbody surface corrosion to: floorpans, subframes, suspension, inner and outer body sills, chassis rails, etc

Fail 6 Feb 2009 192,845 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper linkage very worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 187,967 miles

BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES ARE RUSTY

CORRSION TO UNDER SIDE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES

OIL LEAKS

PARKING BRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

PLAY IN O/S/R SUSPENSION ARM

PLAY IN STEERING COLOUM

Pass 16 Feb 2007 180,524 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 180,524 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

INNER SILLS ARE RUSTY

N/S/R TYRE LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CODITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLOUM

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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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J4 RJO is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,685 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 J4 RJO, 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 33 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 RJO registered?

J4 RJO is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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