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GY51 YYM

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YYM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,322 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 74,961 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 May 2010 74,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S front tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

excessive parking brake travel

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 May 2009 64,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive parking brake travel

sill covers and undershields fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 59,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 48,377 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 48,377 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)

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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GY51 YYM is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY51 YYM, 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 GY51 YYM registered?

GY51 YYM is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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