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DG51 NPX

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,987 mi
Last recorded202,987 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NPX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 202,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 198,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 194,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 194,499 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2011 194,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 179,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 179,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 161,674 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 161,674 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 136,211 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 117,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,698 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 99,698 miles

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

Cut in sidewall of Offside Front tyre. Cords are not exposed.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 81,129 miles

damage to offside front wing

front and rear disc pad friction material appears low/wear to discs

offside front tyre side wall damaged (chords not exposed) advise replacment

runout on front brake discs

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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DG51 NPX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 NPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG51 NPX registered?

DG51 NPX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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