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Y579 RBC

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 RBC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 108,951 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,835 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,133 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 96,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,201 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,264 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,664 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,030 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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Y579 RBC is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y579 RBC, 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 Y579 RBC registered?

Y579 RBC is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 March 2001.

Is Y579 RBC safe to buy?

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