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BV-998-LC

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,472 mi
Last recorded229,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV-998-LC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 229,472 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 229,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BV-998-LC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV-998-LC, 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 BV-998-LC registered?

BV-998-LC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is BV-998-LC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV-998-LC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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