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RJ51 XLG

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,825 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,493 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,901 miles

adv exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,966 miles

full undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

sidewall split slightly n/s/r tyre

splits in tread n/s/f tyre

splits within tread on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,682 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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RJ51 XLG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RJ51 XLG, 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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RJ51 XLG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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