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S961 SRL

1998 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 SRL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 180,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 158,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 158,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 145,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 145,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 140,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 127,625 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 127,625 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 119,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc`s slightly pitted inner faces

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 114,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 106,493 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 102,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 82,548 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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S961 SRL is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S961 SRL, 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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S961 SRL is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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