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KL51 KPP

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 KPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,250 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 129,250 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 126,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 118,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,772 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 110,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,368 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC INSIDE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,428 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 17 Feb 2011 92,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT & REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,546 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 82,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,451 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,451 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 66,127 miles

as previous test

Fail 15 Sep 2007 66,712 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside front wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2006 63,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 75,061 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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KL51 KPP 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KL51 KPP, 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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KL51 KPP is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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