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W646 VLC

2000 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 VLC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,375 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 94,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 92,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,292 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 73,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 65,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,601 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 57,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W646 VLC is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W646 VLC, 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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What year was W646 VLC registered?

W646 VLC is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W646 VLC safe to buy?

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