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KL51 KPE

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,137 mi
Last recorded174,137 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 KPE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 174,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 172,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 170,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 161,421 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes and link arms slight play

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 161,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 146,083 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,001 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2011 129,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 117,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,492 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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KL51 KPE is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KL51 KPE, 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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KL51 KPE is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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