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RG51 CYW

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CYW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 151,874 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 143,026 miles

E M L on

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 143,026 miles

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

E M L on

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,402 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 139,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 132,031 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 132,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,956 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 97,868 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 97,868 miles

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

brake pads low front and rear and wear in both front discs

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,210 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,210 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 67,443 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RG51 CYW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG51 CYW, 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 RG51 CYW registered?

RG51 CYW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RG51 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 CYW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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