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RE51 MCB

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,873 mi
Last recorded162,873 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 MCB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 162,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 162,854 miles

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

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

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

coolant level low

engine management light on

rear chassis corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Oct 2013 146,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 146,772 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,103 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 109,787 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 109,785 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,531 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,771 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,660 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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RE51 MCB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE51 MCB, 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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RE51 MCB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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