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2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NUM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,959 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 129,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

N/S number plate light unit partly loose.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

auto gearbox cooler pipes corroded and wet.

center rear seatbelt stalk casing half broken off, still functional.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 123,819 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 123,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 117,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel filler and vent pipes to tank very corroded.

gearbox oil cooler pipes very corroded and damp.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 117,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel filler and vent pipes to tank very corroded.

gearbox oil cooler pipes very corroded and damp.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,477 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 100,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,834 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,834 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 73,947 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,971 miles

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

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

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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Y197 NUM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y197 NUM, 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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Y197 NUM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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