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X735 AGW

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 AGW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,369 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 135,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at sensor (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014
Fail 11 Jun 2014 113,168 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,193 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,693 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,693 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,671 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,189 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 37,491 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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X735 AGW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X735 AGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X735 AGW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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