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NU51 GVP

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,664 mi
Last recorded98,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 GVP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2024 98,664 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,336 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust/sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 11 Apr 2023 91,336 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust/sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2022 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered in heavy duty under seal

Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 76,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,751 miles

Slight surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

oil leak from rear axle area

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,493 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 53,493 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,890 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,890 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,042 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,553 miles

advisory all four tyre treads starting to split and crack

advisory engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,487 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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NU51 GVP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU51 GVP, 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 NU51 GVP registered?

NU51 GVP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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