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S888 PCS

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,976 mi
Last recorded122,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 PCS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,976 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,105 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,217 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,027 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,602 miles

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

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

both rear tyres has small cracks

Pass 20 May 2006 31,230 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 31,230 miles

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

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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S888 PCS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,529 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 S888 PCS, 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 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S888 PCS registered?

S888 PCS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is S888 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 PCS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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