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Y608 RJM

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,733 mi
Last recorded102,733 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 RJM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,733 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 102,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,699 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension areas

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,743 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,955 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension areas

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

front power steering pipes corroding

Fail 6 May 2011 93,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

front power steering pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2010 87,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroding

rear shock absorbers,dust covers split

Pass 6 May 2010 87,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroding

rear shock absorbers,dust covers split

Pass 7 May 2009 79,799 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 75,244 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 71,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,380 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 65,380 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)

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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Y608 RJM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y608 RJM, 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 Y608 RJM registered?

Y608 RJM is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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