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Y979 YGJ

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 YGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,212 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 121,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,316 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 119,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,420 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 115,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 105,352 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 94,738 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,624 miles

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

centre stop light inoprative

rear number plate water marked

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,293 miles

Rear number plate is water marked.

Rear tyres are worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,373 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 49,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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Y979 YGJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol 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 Y979 YGJ, 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 Y979 YGJ registered?

Y979 YGJ is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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