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BG51 NLP

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,834 mi
Last recorded187,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NLP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 187,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 187,834 miles

Nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent

Pass 7 May 2010 161,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 137,867 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 137,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 115,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rearnumber plate slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2006 92,293 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 92,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs and pads are worn.

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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BG51 NLP is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG51 NLP, 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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What year was BG51 NLP registered?

BG51 NLP is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BG51 NLP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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