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Y987 FCH

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,987 mi
Last recorded101,987 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 FCH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 101,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,568 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 90,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,825 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,825 miles

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

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,512 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlight lenses are deteriorating. Beam images are poor.

Large splits in all tyre inner sidewalls.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,006 miles

Both rear tyres are splitting on the inner sidewalls.

Front tyres are wearing more on the very edges.

Nail in N/S/F tyre tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,380 miles

near side front as cut in outter side wall but not down to the cord

oil level low

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,887 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AS CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT DOWN TO THE CORD

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,286 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have damage to sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyre have slight damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,608 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,528 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,316 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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Y987 FCH is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y987 FCH, 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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Y987 FCH is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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