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A9 MTP

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MTP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 172,572 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 162,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 144,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,150 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 133,948 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 133,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,194 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 124,194 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,253 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 53,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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A9 MTP is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 89,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 MTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 MTP registered?

A9 MTP is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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