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Y691 LAX

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 LAX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,219 miles

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front FLEXIBLE area behind guaze,

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Fuel filler/breather pipes at N/S/R getting abit corroded

Metal P.A.S. pipes at O/S/F area starting to get abit corroded

N/S/F fog/spot light N/W

O/S H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 139,219 miles

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

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front FLEXIBLE area behind guaze,

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Fuel filler/breather pipes at N/S/R getting abit corroded

Metal P.A.S. pipes at O/S/F area starting to get abit corroded

N/S/F fog/spot light N/W

O/S H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 132,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rusting to pipes o/s/f could be power steering pipe - very poor access recomend removal of cover panels

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

bind front brakes

rusting to pipes o/s/f could be power steering pipe - very poor access recomend removal of cover panels

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,058 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 70,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 64,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,755 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,996 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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Y691 LAX 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 66.7%.

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 Y691 LAX, 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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Y691 LAX is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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