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FN51 TVU

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 112,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 107,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 148,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 111,941 miles

Front 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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FN51 TVU is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN51 TVU, 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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How do I check the history of FN51 TVU?

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What year was FN51 TVU registered?

FN51 TVU is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FN51 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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