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Y541 HPC

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

185,483 mi
Last recorded185,483 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 HPC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 185,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 180,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 174,381 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 174,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 169,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 173,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 157,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 145,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 127,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 80,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,465 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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Y541 HPC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y541 HPC, 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 Y541 HPC registered?

Y541 HPC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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