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S3 TGO

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TGO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,915 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Long travel parking brakr.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,365 miles

Long travel parking brakr.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,397 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.O/S/F Tyre shows signs of wear on inner shoulder,N/S/F Tyre shows signs of wear on outer shoulder.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,118 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 60,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,978 miles

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

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

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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S3 TGO is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S3 TGO, 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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S3 TGO is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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