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Y926 NEN

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,255 mi
Last recorded168,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 NEN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 168,255 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 167,658 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread

rear exhaust heat sheild slight insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2013 163,393 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2012 158,246 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Some corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Fail 17 Apr 2012 158,246 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Some corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2011 151,873 miles

both no plates backing peeling

Fail 14 Mar 2011 151,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both no plates backing peeling

Pass 17 Mar 2010 143,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 143,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/rear tyre near limits

Fail 3 Mar 2009 131,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both mirrors backing wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 131,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both mirrors backing wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 116,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 111,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 97,556 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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Y926 NEN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y926 NEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y926 NEN is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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