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VX56 RLV

2006 Lexus RX350

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,916 mi
Last recorded216,916 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX35075,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 RLV
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 216,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2016 216,915 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 196,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 196,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 171,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 171,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 150,974 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear bushes in front arms splitting slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2013 150,974 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear bushes in front arms splitting slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Oct 2012 128,049 miles

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

front tyres on 6mm

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 5mm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,049 miles

front tyres on 6mm

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 5mm

Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,633 miles

front discs worn pads approx 70% worn

rear discs corroded on edges pads approx 70% worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,606 miles

front tyres on 6mm and inner edges wearing smooth

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and outer edge smooth

o/s/r tyre on 5mm

spare tyre new on alloy wheel

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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VX56 RLV is a 2006 Lexus RX350 in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 75,487 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 RLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX56 RLV is a 2006 Lexus RX350, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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