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Y476 OVT

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,428 mi
Last recorded83,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 OVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,428 miles

Rear rubber diff mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,219 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ENGINE OIL LIGHT FLASHING.

VSC LIGHT ON.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,549 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

V.S.C LIGHT ON.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,292 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

VSC LIGHT ON.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

VSC LIGHT ON.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,253 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 7 Aug 2010 47,626 miles

Both front tyres have reached wear limiters set by tyre manufacturer, but tread depth still 2mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,025 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on the side wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,036 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 36,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,765 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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Y476 OVT 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 73.3%.

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 Y476 OVT, 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 Y476 OVT registered?

Y476 OVT is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y476 OVT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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