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HG51 NTL

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 NTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,118 miles

Rear Shocks Slight Sweat

Various Oil Leaks

Pass 2 May 2018 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,899 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 53,977 miles

Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 47,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,867 miles

EML illuminated

nearside door mirror glass deteriated

Fail 11 May 2015 42,867 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML illuminated

nearside door mirror glass deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,597 miles

Aux belt starting to perish

BOTH front lower (rear) bushes starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge reneweal recomended

fan belt perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge reneweal recomended

fan belt perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,257 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,908 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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HG51 NTL is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG51 NTL, 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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HG51 NTL is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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