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L171 GYR

1993 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,665 mi
Last recorded116,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 GYR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 108,909 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 103,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 103,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise on bonnet dampers weak

advise on nearside front tyre on 3mm

advise on offside front tyre on 3mm and nailed

advise on oil leaks underneath

advise on slight dampness by nearside front shock absorber

advise on slightly smearing from front wipers

strong advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm on outer tread and starting too bald on edge

Pass 17 May 2006 97,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 90,115 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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L171 GYR is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L171 GYR, 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 L171 GYR registered?

L171 GYR is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L171 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 GYR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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