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Y761 OVT

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,415 mi
Last recorded156,415 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 OVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 156,415 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 156,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 151,424 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 145,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 145,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 142,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 123,561 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 123,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 112,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 106,089 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,089 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 100,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 88,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 88,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y761 OVT is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 Y761 OVT, 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 Y761 OVT registered?

Y761 OVT is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y761 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 OVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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