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RA02 VLY

2002 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,633 mi
Last recorded107,633 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 VLY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,633 miles

oil leak at front of vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2016 107,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

oil leak at front of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,681 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 102,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,350 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,550 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,550 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,470 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 44,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 36,336 miles

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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RA02 VLY is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA02 VLY, 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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What year was RA02 VLY registered?

RA02 VLY is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is RA02 VLY safe to buy?

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