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L266 GYP

1993 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,662 mi
Last recorded219,662 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 GYP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 219,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 219,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 206,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 195,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 195,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 187,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 183,027 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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L266 GYP is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L266 GYP, 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 L266 GYP registered?

L266 GYP is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L266 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L266 GYP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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