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Y236 PWJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,276 mi
Last recorded149,276 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 PWJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 149,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 142,012 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

exhaust slight leak

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 142,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

exhaust slight leak

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 82,739 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front SCREEN WASHER

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,743 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 123,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine managment on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,113 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,723 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 109,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,734 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 103,734 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,868 miles

both front tyres slight scrubbing both edges

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 3 Dec 2011 95,865 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres slight scrubbing both edges

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 89,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 77,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 69,136 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 69,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,521 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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Y236 PWJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y236 PWJ, 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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Y236 PWJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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