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V427 SWT

1999 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus RX30089,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 SWT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,141 miles

exhaust blow from center silencer

rear fuel lines rusty

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow from center silencer

rear fuel lines rusty

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 25 Oct 2012 94,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,929 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 71,929 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

signs of pitting at inner surface of front discs

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,740 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

slight pitting on front discs

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,621 miles

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

front wipers torn slight

Fail 6 Aug 2008 57,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front wipers torn slight

Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise corrosion on offside rear brake disc

nearside rear tyre tread blocks starting to distort

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,699 miles

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

offside rear tyre split at sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,339 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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V427 SWT is a 1999 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V427 SWT, 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 V427 SWT registered?

V427 SWT is a 1999 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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