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Y966 RJB

2001 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,125 mi
Last recorded163,125 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 RJB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 163,125 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 163,125 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 160,094 miles

car been standing poor washers slow tyers low

Pass 16 Aug 2014 155,063 miles

advise crossion floor and rear sub fram

Pass 13 Jul 2013 149,179 miles

disks marked tyer low

Fail 28 Jul 2012 139,466 miles

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 139,466 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2011 127,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2011 127,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 113,076 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 113,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 98,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 91,560 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 91,560 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 83,320 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2006 73,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2006 73,201 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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Y966 RJB 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 Y966 RJB, 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 Y966 RJB registered?

Y966 RJB is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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