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PL51 NHG

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,234 mi
Last recorded108,234 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NHG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,234 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is illuminated

fuel pipes corroded at filler

n/s frt brake disc is slightly pitted

o/s frt brake disc is slightly pitted

o/s mirror glass is slightly damaged

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

vsc light is illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is illuminated

fuel pipes corroded at filler

n/s frt brake disc is slightly pitted

o/s frt brake disc is slightly pitted

o/s mirror glass is slightly damaged

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

vsc light is illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,041 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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PL51 NHG is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL51 NHG, 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 PL51 NHG registered?

PL51 NHG is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is PL51 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 NHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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