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X238 XLJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 XLJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on outer sill

Pass 24 Jan 2019 127,326 miles

some surface corrosion on rear of o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2018 117,887 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light staying on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,887 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light staying on

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,110 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,328 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 92,328 miles

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

enginr management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,825 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,112 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,543 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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X238 XLJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X238 XLJ, 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 X238 XLJ registered?

X238 XLJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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