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LS51 RHV

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,663 mi
Last recorded87,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 RHV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,235 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 80,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,270 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,045 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 29,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,646 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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LS51 RHV is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 LS51 RHV, 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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What year was LS51 RHV registered?

LS51 RHV is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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