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R77 POT

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,662 mi
Last recorded164,662 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 POT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 164,662 miles

3 light commercial tyres are fitted at time of test (215/70R16LT 104/102N) with a speed rating of N (safe up to87mph) 1 rear tyre H rated (up to 130mph) non-commercial 215/70R16H All tyres fitted are of a Radial structure

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp part insecure but illuminates reg plate sufficiently at time of test

Various underside components corroded but none inspected for mot were significantly weakened at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2018 164,662 miles

3 light commercial tyres are fitted at time of test (215/70R16LT 104/102N) with a speed rating of N (safe up to87mph) 1 rear tyre H rated (up to 130mph) non-commercial 215/70R16H All tyres fitted are of a Radial structure

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor connection may soon need bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp part insecure but illuminates reg plate sufficiently at time of test

Various underside components corroded but none inspected for mot were significantly weakened at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2017 153,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,326 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO CAT JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlamps detiorating

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 132,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlamps detiorating

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 105,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,157 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,082 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,082 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,122 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,723 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,283 miles

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

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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R77 POT is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 88,148 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 R77 POT, 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 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R77 POT is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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