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Y768 GAE

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,598 mi
Last recorded183,598 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 GAE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 183,598 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 183,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 170,366 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 158,723 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Feb 2009 158,723 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 147,016 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 129,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

transfer box small oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 129,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

transfer box small oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,660 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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Y768 GAE is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y768 GAE, 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 Y768 GAE registered?

Y768 GAE is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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