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X986 VOG

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 VOG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,932 miles

off side rear tyre outer wall perished

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 140,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,881 miles

The front exhaust has a slight blow

The front exhaust mount is broken

The rear subframe is heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

front pads low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 133,586 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 125,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension carrier and running gear rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,845 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 107,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,185 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside washer weak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,713 miles

offside washer weak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,756 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,135 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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X986 VOG 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 78.9%.

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 X986 VOG, 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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X986 VOG is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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