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L300 SOM

1993 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SOM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,966 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 83,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 82,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside lower sill edges damaged

Pass 3 May 2006 79,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside 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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L300 SOM is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 L300 SOM, 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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L300 SOM is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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