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V870 FLN

2000 Lexus RX300

Cream Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

178,039 mi
Last recorded178,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 FLN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 178,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside wall

Pass 27 Jan 2016 172,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 172,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

EML ON

Pass 26 Sep 2014 168,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 168,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 167,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 167,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 163,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 161,125 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 161,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 161,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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V870 FLN is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Cream with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2000 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 93,973 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 V870 FLN, 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 26 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V870 FLN is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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