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Y79 YAT

2001 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 YAT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 137,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,784 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,073 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,238 miles

drivers seat tilt mechanism broken

Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,194 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,961 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,022 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 42,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,227 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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Y79 YAT is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y79 YAT, 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 Y79 YAT registered?

Y79 YAT is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y79 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 YAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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