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GU51 YEG

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,805 mi
Last recorded157,805 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2010 157,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 154,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 150,753 miles

nearside front tyre showing a good degree of wear to inner part of tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 135,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 114,578 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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GU51 YEG is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU51 YEG, 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 GU51 YEG registered?

GU51 YEG is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GU51 YEG safe to buy?

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