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Y678 MAH

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

188,181 mi
Last recorded188,181 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 MAH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 188,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 188,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dulling (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dulling (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/16/100T manufacture date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 184,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 184,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 176,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 176,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 168,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,656 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,388 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 146,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2017 109,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 109,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,104 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,772 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,772 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,317 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,317 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine malfunction warning lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,365 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,916 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 27 Jun 2007 27,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,340 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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Y678 MAH is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y678 MAH, 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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Y678 MAH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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