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Y277 NMR

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 NMR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

vsc light on/ engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,791 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 95,786 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise tracking

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on ebges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 88,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,636 miles

n/s front -o/s rear tyre has cut but not ply cord

Fail 22 Feb 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front -o/s rear tyre has cut but not ply cord

Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,295 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,239 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 72,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 68,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,966 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y277 NMR is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y277 NMR, 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 Y277 NMR registered?

Y277 NMR is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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