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L433 CPE

1993 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,659 mi
Last recorded151,659 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 CPE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 151,659 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 144,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 144,171 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 136,239 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear suspension bushes slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,518 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 125,408 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake sl. slow release

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,510 miles

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

brake fluid stained quite dark

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,508 miles

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

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

brake fluid stained quite dark

o/s/r brake sl. stiff

Pass 12 Oct 2010 123,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 123,737 miles

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

o/s/f caliper lazy

os park brake slow to come on and sl. tight. Q.D. tow ball not fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 121,973 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 119,547 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 116,725 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 116,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 114,081 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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L433 CPE is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L433 CPE, 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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L433 CPE is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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