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S300 WMP

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,223 mi
Last recorded131,223 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 WMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 131,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 131,223 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 127,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 117,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,769 miles

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

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2012 91,769 miles

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

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

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,010 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,676 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play both steering rack mountings

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,384 miles

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

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

unable too see rear brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,028 miles

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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S300 WMP is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S300 WMP, 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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S300 WMP is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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