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Y816 NOY

2001 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 NOY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,447 miles

Coolant reserver`s level is a bit low.

Engine management light stays on.

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

Nearside front tyre is old and cracked, also worn on the outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre is old and cracked.

Offside rear tyre is old and cracked.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,485 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

eml stays on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2011 92,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,434 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,844 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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Y816 NOY is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y816 NOY, 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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Y816 NOY is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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