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R29 BLF

1998 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,355 mi
Last recorded68,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 BLF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 68,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,134 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 58,134 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R29 BLF is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R29 BLF, 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 R29 BLF registered?

R29 BLF is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R29 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 BLF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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