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Y706 BLB

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 BLB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 131,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 128,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 25 Apr 2013 123,864 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front slight brake bind

Pass 14 May 2012 121,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 115,401 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 115,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 109,317 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 May 2010 109,317 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2009 101,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 92,585 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2007 83,013 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 83,013 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres slightly low.engine light on.VSC light on.

Pass 15 May 2006 74,982 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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Y706 BLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y706 BLB, 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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Y706 BLB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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