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R234 CET

2000 Lexus RX300

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 CET
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,495 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,516 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,190 miles

Middle exhaust system bracket corroded/insecure and system is still adaquately supported

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Middle exhaust system bracket corroded/insecure and system is still adaquately supported

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,138 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 69,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,963 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,951 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,948 miles

front washers partially blocked.

nearside mirror lens cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,458 miles

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

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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R234 CET is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 93,973 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 R234 CET, 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 26 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R234 CET is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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