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8260 TE

2011 Lexus RX300

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

153,852 mi
Last recorded153,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration8260 TE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 148,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,757 miles

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 97,160 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,897 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,818 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 110,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,787 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 79,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,730 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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8260 TE is a 2011 Lexus RX300 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 8260 TE, 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 15 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8260 TE is a 2011 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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