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J99 EXY

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,432 mi
Last recorded167,432 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 EXY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 167,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 167,432 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 157,275 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 157,275 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 144,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,305 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,131 miles

EML and VSC warning lamps are lit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass is deteriorated but view is just adequate

parts of bodywork is damaged but no sharp edges present

Fail 7 Aug 2012 125,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML and VSC warning lamps are lit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass is deteriorated but view is just adequate

parts of bodywork is damaged but no sharp edges present

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 70,276 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

one of the n/s/r sidelights inoperative

Pass 25 May 2006 64,099 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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J99 EXY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J99 EXY, 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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J99 EXY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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