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Y271 STF

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,343 mi
Last recorded160,343 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 STF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 160,343 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 160,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 153,439 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Near side door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 147,046 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 140,892 miles

(E.M.L ON)

(n/s/f mirror slighty delaminated)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,135 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 132,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 126,892 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 126,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,500 miles

parking brake efficiency is only just adequate,noise on application suggests worn shoes .inspection reccomended.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 120,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 112,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 105,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,949 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 72,814 miles

Front 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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Y271 STF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y271 STF, 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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What year was Y271 STF registered?

Y271 STF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y271 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 STF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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