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T972 ALR

1999 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,685 mi
Last recorded193,685 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus RX30089,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 ALR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 193,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 193,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2010 180,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 169,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 169,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 142,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 124,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 104,537 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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T972 ALR is a 1999 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T972 ALR, 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 T972 ALR registered?

T972 ALR is a 1999 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T972 ALR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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