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R217 XWO

1997 Lexus RX300

Maroon Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 XWO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 158,248 miles

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

condition of exhaust front repair

Fail 17 Jul 2014 157,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 141,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake disc's slighly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 139,445 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake disc's slighly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,427 miles

Both front wiper blades are worn.

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r shock absorber is wet but still has bounce

Fail 29 Jul 2011 138,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades are worn.

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber is wet but still has bounce

Pass 28 Jul 2010 135,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 125,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 110,129 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 110,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 97,690 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 97,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 97,367 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 83,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R217 XWO is a 1997 Lexus RX300 in Maroon with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R217 XWO, 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 29 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R217 XWO is a 1997 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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