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X399 PTW

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,982 mi
Last recorded245,982 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 PTW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 245,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 233,623 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 20 Nov 2015 215,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 215,838 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 208,554 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 208,554 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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 199,016 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 190,294 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 190,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 179,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 165,654 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 165,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 147,195 miles

engine light on

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

parking brake pedal needs adjusting for overtravel

Fail 9 Sep 2009 147,193 miles

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

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

engine light on

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

parking brake pedal needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 2 Aug 2008 133,261 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

engine warning light on

front registration plate cracked

parking brake pedal needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 118,367 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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X399 PTW 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X399 PTW, 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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X399 PTW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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