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Y697 AJF

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,811 mi
Last recorded155,811 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 AJF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 155,811 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 153,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,957 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 143,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 133,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 125,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 120,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,343 miles

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

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

handbrake cable slightly slack

Pass 13 May 2009 104,942 miles

advise under neath of car has lots of surface rust

Pass 22 May 2008 96,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 86,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 72,473 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 72,473 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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Y697 AJF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y697 AJF, 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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What year was Y697 AJF registered?

Y697 AJF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y697 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y697 AJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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