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L554 UGO

1993 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,421 mi
Last recorded185,421 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 UGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 185,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 163,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 163,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 161,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 157,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 157,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 152,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 152,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2006 44,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 44,936 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

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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L554 UGO is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L554 UGO, 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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L554 UGO is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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