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L300 SEH

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,300 mi
Last recorded223,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SEH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 223,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 223,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 198,535 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 182,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 182,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 164,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 137,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,777 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perish marks ,but no visable cords/ply.

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2010 104,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear tyres showing signs of perish marks ,but no visable cords/ply.

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,280 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit.

rear number plate deteriorating but still readable

Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,237 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 66,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,712 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 54,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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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L300 SEH is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L300 SEH, 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 L300 SEH registered?

L300 SEH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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