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Y933 RVR

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,201 mi
Last recorded146,201 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 RVR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 146,201 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 146,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifld to cat ring (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 141,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 141,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre cat section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 139,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,730 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 122,730 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 113,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 106,929 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 106,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 99,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,746 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 95,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advisory engine management light staying on

advisory rear brake discs partially corroded

advisory rear brake pads low on material

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,462 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 76,052 miles

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

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

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

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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Y933 RVR is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y933 RVR, 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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Y933 RVR is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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