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PUI 8218

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Gas bi-fuel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 8218
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,579 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever needs adjusting.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 158,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail PLAY IN TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

underside rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2019 136,316 miles

Central Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 136,316 miles

Central Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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PUI 8218 is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 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 PUI 8218, 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 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUI 8218 registered?

PUI 8218 is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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