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GY51 WRE

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,927 mi
Last recorded165,927 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WRE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 146,928 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 146,928 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 128,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 128,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 110,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 110,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,782 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,158 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,245 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,848 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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GY51 WRE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY51 WRE, 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 GY51 WRE registered?

GY51 WRE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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