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L104 SUA

1993 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,543 mi
Last recorded126,543 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 SUA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 126,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 124,434 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres perished

battery insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2009 124,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres perished

battery insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2007 124,046 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

damage to rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Jan 2007 124,046 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Nov 2005 123,098 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 123,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L104 SUA is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L104 SUA, 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 L104 SUA registered?

L104 SUA is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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