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L300 NEG

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,466 mi
Last recorded111,466 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 NEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,466 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,926 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,926 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 96,890 miles

rear electric sensor broken away from bracket

Fail 2 Sep 2009 96,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear electric sensor broken away from bracket

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,928 miles

O/S/F N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES INNER FACES PERISHING AND CRACKING INNER FACES

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,654 miles

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

alloy wheel centre caps fitted

n s r tyre wearing on edge and slight cut on sidewall and tread

o s f wiper split on edge

o s r tyre slight cut on sidewall

slight cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

under body covers fitted

under engine cover fitted

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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L300 NEG is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 L300 NEG, 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 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L300 NEG registered?

L300 NEG is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is L300 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 NEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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