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Y361 PBY

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 PBY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 121,527 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC warning lamp illuminated (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective not secured in exhaust (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from lambda sensor hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from pipe seal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mount starting to split ()

both headlamps have broken fixing points

mil light illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 109,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,792 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,309 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,709 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,765 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 27,765 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,950 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges .

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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Y361 PBY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y361 PBY, 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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Y361 PBY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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