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Y235 OHB

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,504 mi
Last recorded142,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 OHB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 142,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 134,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 128,514 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front bumper damaged.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

eml on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,536 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine has slight oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,536 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine has slight oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres uneven wear

front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,644 miles

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

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 27 Jun 2006 56,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

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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Y235 OHB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y235 OHB, 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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Y235 OHB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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