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T390 VJN

1999 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,677 mi
Last recorded146,677 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus RX30089,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT390 VJN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 146,677 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 May 2015 146,673 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 141,300 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 141,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 130,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 130,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 107,666 miles

headlight lenses faded

o/s/front spot light not working

Fail 21 Dec 2011 107,666 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlight lenses faded

o/s/front spot light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,372 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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T390 VJN is a 1999 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,451 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 T390 VJN, 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 27 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T390 VJN registered?

T390 VJN is a 1999 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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