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SV51 VBP

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,362 mi
Last recorded136,362 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VBP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 136,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 135,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 131,912 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 131,912 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 122,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,524 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 79,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 79,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 68,297 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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SV51 VBP is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV51 VBP, 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 SV51 VBP registered?

SV51 VBP is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is SV51 VBP safe to buy?

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