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OUI 2237

1999 Lexus RX300

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,987 mi
Last recorded162,987 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus RX30089,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 2237
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2014 162,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

parts of the chassis are corroded in perscribed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2013 161,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

start of corrosion fule tank stack pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2012 157,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 155,234 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

front discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 155,227 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2010 149,271 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 149,264 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 142,819 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 122,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 102,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 94,723 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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OUI 2237 is a 1999 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,451 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 OUI 2237, 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 27 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUI 2237 registered?

OUI 2237 is a 1999 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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