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RF51 TDU

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,535 mi
Last recorded229,535 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TDU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2017 229,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 220,856 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light

Pass 29 Sep 2015 207,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 198,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 197,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 188,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 183,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 167,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 137,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 105,889 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,893 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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RF51 TDU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF51 TDU, 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 RF51 TDU registered?

RF51 TDU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is RF51 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 TDU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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