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GV51 YSA

2001 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YSA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 145,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 139,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2010 128,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,341 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 120,341 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 98,795 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 89,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,167 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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GV51 YSA is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV51 YSA, 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 GV51 YSA registered?

GV51 YSA is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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