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RA51 YYC

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 YYC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 116,359 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 112,460 miles

n/s rear brake pads on limit!!

Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,833 miles

front brake discs lipped.

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread left.

oil leak from front differential to prop

track rod lock nuts loose.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped.

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread left.

oil leak from front differential to prop

track rod lock nuts loose.

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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RA51 YYC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA51 YYC, 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 RA51 YYC registered?

RA51 YYC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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