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V489 JGX

1999 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus RX30089,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 JGX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,764 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 86,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2011 79,442 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,189 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 53,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,334 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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V489 JGX is a 1999 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V489 JGX, 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 V489 JGX registered?

V489 JGX is a 1999 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V489 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 JGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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