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8260 TE

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,536 mi
Last recorded99,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8260 TE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,757 miles

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 97,160 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,787 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,730 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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8260 TE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8260 TE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8260 TE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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