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RF51 TDO

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 136,446 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,603 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 103,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,178 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 70,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 25,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 25,974 miles

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

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

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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RF51 TDO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RF51 TDO, 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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What year was RF51 TDO registered?

RF51 TDO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is RF51 TDO safe to buy?

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