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R151 EJA

1998 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 EJA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 65,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,125 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,639 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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R151 EJA is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 101,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R151 EJA, 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 28 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R151 EJA registered?

R151 EJA is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is R151 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 EJA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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