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Y994 SVS

2001 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,918 mi
Last recorded148,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 SVS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 148,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 148,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 136,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate is fouling the disc

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn bald almost to cords and has a small cut in the outer edge that is to the cords but is outside the perameters for a fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,230 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 124,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split and worn out

Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,287 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 103,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,528 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 96,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 82,332 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 82,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 51,116 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,838 miles

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

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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Y994 SVS 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 72.2%.

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 Y994 SVS, 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 Y994 SVS registered?

Y994 SVS is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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