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Y797 OBM

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,076 mi
Last recorded149,076 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 OBM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,076 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,447 miles

Front prop shaft slight oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,648 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,202 miles

front brake discs slighty lipped

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,156 miles

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

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

front brake disc/s uneven wear

rear brake disc/s uneven wear

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,635 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,073 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/ wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre slight split in sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 43,470 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front no; plate slightly broken

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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Y797 OBM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y797 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y797 OBM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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