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DE51 RKN

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,896 mi
Last recorded103,896 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 RKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2019 103,896 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 101,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,809 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 70,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,748 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,880 miles

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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DE51 RKN is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE51 RKN, 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 DE51 RKN registered?

DE51 RKN is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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