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R151 UER

1998 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 UER
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,973 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust centre mounting broken.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,269 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Front Wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,004 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

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 13 Jun 2013 119,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs inner face corroded

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Osf brake binding

Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,947 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer walls

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,769 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2011 114,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,176 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 76,138 miles

Advise front dics on the inside face corroded,over 50% of the disc wearing surface has been lost to rust

Advise rear fog lamp warning light not working

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 UER is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UER, 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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R151 UER is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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