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SL51 GBE

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,805 mi
Last recorded144,805 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 GBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 144,466 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,949 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 111,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,643 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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SL51 GBE is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL51 GBE, 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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SL51 GBE is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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