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Y561 PLB

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 PLB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 147,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 147,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 146,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 143,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Fail 22 Aug 2015 143,710 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,118 miles

(EML)ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,839 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,953 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,548 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 82,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,482 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2005 76,814 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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Y561 PLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y561 PLB, 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 Y561 PLB registered?

Y561 PLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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