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SIB 6396

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,981 mi
Last recorded177,981 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 6396
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 177,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 175,013 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 175,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 170,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e m l light on

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 164,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

e m l light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 157,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 150,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 137,936 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 128,799 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,219 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 116,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 95,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,398 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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SIB 6396 is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SIB 6396, 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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SIB 6396 is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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