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Y896 WOJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,883 mi
Last recorded161,883 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 WOJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 161,883 miles

exhaust has a minor leak of gases at centre

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

oil leak

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside front

Fail 27 Apr 2017 161,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust has a minor leak of gases at centre

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

oil leak

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside front

Fail 27 Apr 2017 161,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged at filler pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 156,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 155,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 155,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2014 147,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 139,072 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 139,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on outer.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,893 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise vsc light on

eml light on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise vsc light on

advsie rear discs pitted

eml light on

h/brake excess travel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 106,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adviose eml light on

advise vrc light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2009 92,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 75,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,358 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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Y896 WOJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y896 WOJ, 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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Y896 WOJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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