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Y431 SVR

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,395 mi
Last recorded216,395 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 SVR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 216,395 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 23 May 2013 204,122 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 204,061 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 187,403 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 172,105 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 172,104 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 155,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 155,685 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 135,842 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 135,842 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 117,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 96,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 78,363 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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Y431 SVR is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y431 SVR, 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 Y431 SVR registered?

Y431 SVR is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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