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Y678 PLB

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 PLB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,296 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,214 miles

n/s rear tyre is perrished

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre is perrished

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,583 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 16 Sep 2015 80,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,451 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,451 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,881 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,792 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,443 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,552 miles

front number plate cracked

off side and near side front tyres worn inner edges

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 PLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PLB, 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 PLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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