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Y381 JDW

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 JDW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 131,420 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slow to retract.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes. ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

MIL lamp on but vehicle registered pre failure date.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 13 Aug 2016 115,157 miles

under body of car rusty from sitting

Pass 3 May 2012 113,197 miles

Tyres cracking on side walls

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 83,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,476 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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Y381 JDW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y381 JDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y381 JDW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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