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L429 XLL

1993 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,341 mi
Last recorded222,341 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 XLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 222,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 212,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 212,007 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 209,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 209,175 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 193,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 178,487 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 178,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 176,527 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 176,527 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 174,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 164,164 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 164,076 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L429 XLL is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L429 XLL, 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 L429 XLL registered?

L429 XLL is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 November 1993.

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