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L33 OOS

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,646 mi
Last recorded62,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 OOS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre wall slightly damaged

tracking out??

Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,111 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,924 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,028 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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L33 OOS is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L33 OOS, 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 L33 OOS registered?

L33 OOS is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is L33 OOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 OOS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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