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Y626 WGF

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 WGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,543 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 99,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,190 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 66,188 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine malfunction light on.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 65,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 62,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,246 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,732 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,977 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,494 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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Y626 WGF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y626 WGF, 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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Y626 WGF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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