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Y488 RLH

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,334 mi
Last recorded153,334 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 RLH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,334 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front registration plate cracked.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,239 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and need replacing soon.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 130,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 121,128 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 109,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 68,618 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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Y488 RLH 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 Y488 RLH, 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 Y488 RLH registered?

Y488 RLH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y488 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 RLH 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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