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GV51 HNU

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HNU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,782 miles

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

eml on

slight binding o/s/f brake

vsc light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 110,782 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

eml on

slight binding o/s/f brake

vsc light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

handbrake imbalance 38%

nsf door mirror in poor condition

vsc light on

Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plug repair to nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,443 miles

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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GV51 HNU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV51 HNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 HNU registered?

GV51 HNU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is GV51 HNU safe to buy?

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