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Y598 MDY

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 MDY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,464 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2007 99,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 99,780 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 91,296 miles

Brake fluid is contaminated (brown)

Cam belt replacement is due at 100,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Recomend Air conditioning top up to maintain optimum cooling temperatures and to lubricate all internal pump workings

Pass 10 Apr 2007 91,296 miles

Brake fluid is contaminated (brown)

Cam belt replacement is due at 100,000 miles

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

Recomend Air conditioning top up to maintain optimum cooling temperatures and to lubricate all internal pump workings

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,355 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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Y598 MDY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y598 MDY, 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 Y598 MDY registered?

Y598 MDY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y598 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 MDY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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