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X448 OOJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,633 mi
Last recorded136,633 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 OOJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,633 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,868 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,868 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,070 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 120,070 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 112,102 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,035 miles

corrosion on underbody components

movement in steering rack mountings

nearside upper head light support broken...head lamp secure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,830 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on underbody components

movement in steering rack mountings

nearside upper head light support broken...head lamp secure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,109 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,868 miles

co emissions erratic

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit + close to inner cords [235/55/18h]

travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Sep 2010 91,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

co emissions erratic

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit + close to inner cords [235/55/18h]

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,182 miles

back box mounting rubber twisted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,651 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,162 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,033 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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X448 OOJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X448 OOJ, 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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X448 OOJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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