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GY51 FVB

2001 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,668 mi
Last recorded56,668 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,429 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,796 miles

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

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

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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GY51 FVB is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY51 FVB, 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 GY51 FVB registered?

GY51 FVB is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GY51 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 FVB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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