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L21 NWR

1993 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,354 mi
Last recorded223,354 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 NWR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 223,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 216,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 216,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 209,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 200,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 200,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2006 195,250 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 195,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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L21 NWR is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 L21 NWR, 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 L21 NWR registered?

L21 NWR is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L21 NWR safe to buy?

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