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Y771 BBA

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 BBA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,628 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,626 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper blade split at end but clears screen sufficiently at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear slightly thin with a restricted view (3.5.1g)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished/slightly DOT codes: 1511

flower garland hanging from rear view mirror not seriously obstructing view at time of test

many underside components tested are corroded but none inspected are seriously weak at time of test

offside lower windscreen damage below swept area below 40mm in diameter

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower damage below swept area below 40mm in diameter

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

auxiliary pulley belt noisy when engine running/throttle used

flowers hanging from rear view mirror not seriously obstructing view

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

vehicle wet for inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,237 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported positive battery terminal connection loose (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported positive feed wire (add on wire) cable- tied to bare negative terminal so unsafe/poss short (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower damage below swept area below 40mm in diameter

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

auxiliary pulley belt noisy when engine running/throttle used

flowers hanging from rear view mirror not seriously obstructing view

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

vehicle wet for inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion both rear under sills

surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts but still o/k

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,512 miles

advise fuel tank straps corroded

advise near side wiper blade deterioating

advise off side fron t wiper deterioating

Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,492 miles

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

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

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

advise fuel tank straps corroded

advise near side wiper blade deterioating

advise off side fron t wiper deterioating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,339 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2009 66,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,174 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 59,052 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,387 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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Y771 BBA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y771 BBA, 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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Y771 BBA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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