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Y878 VFF

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,250 mi
Last recorded152,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 VFF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,250 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 141,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on tread

steering rack mount slight wear

Fail 11 Jan 2016 141,739 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on tread

steering rack mount slight wear

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,329 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 87,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,101 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,564 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,894 miles

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

slight travel on parking brake

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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Y878 VFF is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y878 VFF, 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 Y878 VFF registered?

Y878 VFF is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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