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L696 XVV

1993 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,178 mi
Last recorded161,178 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 XVV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 161,178 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 160,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 158,958 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 158,958 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 153,957 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery inscure

Fail 21 Aug 2017 153,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery inscure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 150,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 145,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 144,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 144,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 143,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 143,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 141,196 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 140,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 140,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 137,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 129,562 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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L696 XVV is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L696 XVV, 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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L696 XVV is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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