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WP51 YUV

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,813 mi
Last recorded162,813 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 YUV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 162,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 156,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 156,413 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,714 miles

Both N/S tyres slight wear on edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,528 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 17 Sep 2012 99,045 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 60,066 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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WP51 YUV is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP51 YUV, 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 WP51 YUV registered?

WP51 YUV is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WP51 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 YUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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