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Y231 LPU

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,337 mi
Last recorded155,337 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 LPU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 115,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 101,038 miles

eaxhaust corroded blowing

Fail 20 May 2013 101,033 miles

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

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

eaxhaust corroded blowing

Pass 2 May 2012 99,257 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 99,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 88,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 81,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,665 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,138 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 48,768 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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Y231 LPU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y231 LPU, 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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Y231 LPU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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