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X838 RPU

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 RPU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 128,112 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn down on the edges

Fail 29 May 2019 128,055 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn down on the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,343 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,401 miles

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted, needs correcting to prolong the life of the hose

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing BALL JOINT (2.5.A.4)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted, needs correcting to prolong the life of the hose

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,415 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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X838 RPU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X838 RPU, 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 X838 RPU registered?

X838 RPU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X838 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 RPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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