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SP51 SPP

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SPP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively foot or hand brake?to max limit please keep checked or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 127,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,277 miles

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

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

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

offside sill slight corrosion appearing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 118,865 miles

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)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,082 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 101,080 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,071 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,168 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 88,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,512 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 72,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,410 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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SP51 SPP is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP51 SPP, 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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SP51 SPP is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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