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Y449 GCL

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,260 mi
Last recorded115,260 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 GCL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 115,260 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 107,654 miles

( (EML)ENGIEN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

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

Fail 1 May 2014 107,331 miles

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

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

( (EML)ENGIEN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

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

Pass 6 May 2013 100,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,780 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 99,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,837 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 94,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 93,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 66,509 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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Y449 GCL is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y449 GCL, 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 Y449 GCL registered?

Y449 GCL is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y449 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y449 GCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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