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Y988 EAA

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,619 mi
Last recorded135,619 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 EAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,619 miles

general surface corrosion underneath

rear diff oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,619 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general surface corrosion underneath

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,681 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS MISTED

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS MISTED

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215 70 R16 100H

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,862 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 98,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,754 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil below minimumlevel

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs moderately worn but not seriously weakened

offside diff oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,613 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,603 miles

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

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

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

gear-box oil cooler pipes badly corroded

parking brake cable requires adjusting

rear wiper blde rubber missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front wiper blades split

engine light on

rear wiper not clearing screen

v s c light on

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,293 miles

ALL TYRES UNDERINFLATED CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,157 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)

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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Y988 EAA is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y988 EAA, 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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Y988 EAA is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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