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Y818 YGH

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,921 mi
Last recorded139,921 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 YGH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 139,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 139,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,725 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 90,725 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,633 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,633 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,246 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 67,246 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 67,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 61,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,067 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,975 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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Y818 YGH is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y818 YGH, 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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Y818 YGH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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