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Y138 XGS

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 XGS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 141,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 134,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 May 2015 115,430 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 115,430 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 108,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,096 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edge

n/s wiper poor

Fail 12 Jun 2013 102,096 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn outer edge

n/s wiper poor

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,415 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,607 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,607 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,392 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 65,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split & washer innop,exhaust system corroded,slight corrosion to various underbody parst,fittings & panelling,slight play in steering rack mounts,osr brake pads getting low,

various marks/stains in paintwork,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESATED.overall h/brake efrficiency low & long lever travel with limited reserve.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,520 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split & washer innop,exhaust system corroded,slight corrosion to various underbody parst,fittings & panelling,slight play in steering rack mounts,osr brake pads getting low,

various marks/stains in paintwork,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESATED.overall h/brake efrficiency low & long lever travel with limited reserve.

Pass 14 May 2008 52,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,350 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,210 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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Y138 XGS is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y138 XGS, 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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Y138 XGS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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