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BN51 WLR

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,259 mi
Last recorded68,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WLR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,259 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 68,177 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

air bag light on

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner wing cover missing

n/s/f spot light n/w

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

air bag light on

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner wing cover missing

n/s/f spot light n/w

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,847 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 38,051 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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BN51 WLR 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 75%.

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 BN51 WLR, 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 BN51 WLR registered?

BN51 WLR is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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