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Y478 UGP

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 UGP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 154,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 149,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 143,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,604 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,067 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,020 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,292 miles

general underside corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,930 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y478 UGP is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y478 UGP, 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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Y478 UGP is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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