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RE51 MKA

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,315 mi
Last recorded176,315 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 176,315 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stays on

long travel on handbrake / foot operated lever

offside outer tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre soft

slight dampness at nearside of steering rack

slight grease deposits at bottom ball joint dust covers

small exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 166,879 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 166,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre slow punture

offside front ball joint rubber leaking greese

Pass 6 Sep 2010 154,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 148,937 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 148,924 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance 64%

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 135,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,737 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 MKA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RE51 MKA, 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 RE51 MKA registered?

RE51 MKA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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