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Y146 VKE

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 VKE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,801 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe close to excessively corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 64,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,373 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 57,373 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 51,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 26,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 23,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,622 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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Y146 VKE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y146 VKE, 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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Y146 VKE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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