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YT51 LKN

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,147 mi
Last recorded168,147 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 LKN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 168,147 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 168,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 111,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 98,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,164 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 32,061 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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YT51 LKN is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YT51 LKN, 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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YT51 LKN is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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