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L521 SGU

1993 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,369 mi
Last recorded149,369 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 SGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 149,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 149,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 148,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 140,161 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 140,160 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 133,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 125,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 119,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 119,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L521 SGU is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L521 SGU, 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 L521 SGU registered?

L521 SGU is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is L521 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 SGU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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