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VJI 5256

1993 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 5256
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 113,149 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 113,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 109,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 107,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 106,391 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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VJI 5256 is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VJI 5256, 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 VJI 5256 registered?

VJI 5256 is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is VJI 5256 safe to buy?

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