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S892 UDB

1998 Lexus RX300

Silver Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 UDB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 156,684 miles

Both front lower brake caliper slider dust seals missing.

Brake back plates deteriorating and missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel filler tube corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 156,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front lower brake caliper slider dust seals missing.

Brake back plates deteriorating and missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel filler tube corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,498 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake backing plates corroded/missing

exhaust blow

front antiroll bar links worn

front brake caliper bottom rubbers missing

n/s rear tyre under 1.85mm and bald on edges-advise to replace

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Fail 31 May 2017 152,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake backing plates corroded/missing

exhaust blow

front antiroll bar links worn

front brake caliper bottom rubbers missing

n/s rear tyre under 1.85mm and bald on edges-advise to replace

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2016 149,845 miles

Exhaust centre mounting corroded but the exhaust is well supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 138,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 130,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 121,814 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 121,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 116,930 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 116,930 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 102,210 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 102,210 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,653 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 22,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,679 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 69,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,944 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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S892 UDB is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S892 UDB, 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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S892 UDB is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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