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GY51 KRN

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,759 mi
Last recorded228,759 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KRN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 228,759 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 228,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 217,721 miles

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

front no plate cracked

bonnet does not lock in closed position

Fail 21 Mar 2014 217,561 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 204,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 204,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 193,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 176,884 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 176,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 158,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2010 158,172 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2009 140,257 miles

parking brake requres adjting

Pass 7 Apr 2008 126,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 95,619 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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GY51 KRN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 KRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GY51 KRN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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