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GY51 YWV

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,937 mi
Last recorded128,937 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YWV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 128,937 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,628 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 99,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,653 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,753 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,546 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,697 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 YWV is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWV, 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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GY51 YWV is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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