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L889 TGC

1993 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,200 mi
Last recorded86,200 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 TGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 86,200 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 86,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,624 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 77,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

power steering rack weeping oil

Fail 25 Mar 2008 74,569 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

power steering rack weeping oil

Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,774 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 68,774 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front & Rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Offside 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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L889 TGC is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L889 TGC, 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 L889 TGC registered?

L889 TGC is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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