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Y596 XRM

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,027 mi
Last recorded172,027 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 XRM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 172,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2017 164,217 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 155,773 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,532 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,489 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Engine and vsc warning lights on

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2012 114,157 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,292 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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Y596 XRM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y596 XRM, 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 Y596 XRM registered?

Y596 XRM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y596 XRM safe to buy?

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