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Y677 OBU

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY677 OBU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 102,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,648 miles

both front side mirrors deteriorated

suspension corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 96,645 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front side mirrors deteriorated

suspension corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 87,829 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 87,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 80,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 72,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads cover is loose

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,943 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 55,597 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,780 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,543 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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Y677 OBU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y677 OBU, 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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Y677 OBU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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