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V908 HGS

1999 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,521 mi
Last recorded168,521 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus RX30089,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 HGS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 168,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside headlamp beams affected

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 158,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside headlamp beams adversely affected

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Naerside front tyre has cut

Fail 29 Oct 2010 149,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 149,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 138,567 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 138,567 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 129,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 129,368 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 119,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 119,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 103,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 90,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 90,094 miles

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

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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V908 HGS is a 1999 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V908 HGS, 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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V908 HGS is a 1999 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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