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Y638 PLK

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 PLK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,168 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine management lamp indicating fault

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,719 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,605 miles

n/s number plate light n/w

Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,294 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,912 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,774 miles

front & rear brake pad's worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 63,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 60,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,600 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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Y638 PLK is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y638 PLK, 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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Y638 PLK is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y638 PLK safe to buy?

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