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SV51 LWD

2002 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LWD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,675 miles

fuel pipes around petrol tank rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,675 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes around petrol tank rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,603 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,376 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,330 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 72,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,201 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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SV51 LWD is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV51 LWD, 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 SV51 LWD registered?

SV51 LWD is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is SV51 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 LWD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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