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LR51 VVU

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 165,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 155,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 135,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,464 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,464 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,263 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 104,263 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,670 miles

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

exhaust system corroded .

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 83,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,303 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,303 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,513 miles

front wipers worn/smearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers worn/smearing

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,757 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,616 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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LR51 VVU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR51 VVU, 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 LR51 VVU registered?

LR51 VVU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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