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X454 RBA

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,809 mi
Last recorded200,809 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX454 RBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 200,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 200,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 195,224 miles

Front Auto headlamp leveling sensor broken

Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 195,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering fluid cap (2.3.3b)

Front Auto headlamp leveling sensor broken

Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 188,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 188,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 177,452 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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X454 RBA is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 89,414 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X454 RBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X454 RBA registered?

X454 RBA is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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