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Y949 LVW

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,180 mi
Last recorded35,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 LVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 33,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 33,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 30,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,194 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 25,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,188 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 25,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,185 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,686 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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Y949 LVW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y949 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y949 LVW registered?

Y949 LVW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y949 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y949 LVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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