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W838 VTT

2000 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,933 mi
Last recorded139,933 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 VTT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 139,933 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 139,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cat glows red hot [possable blockage]

Fail 31 Oct 2009 139,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 136,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 123,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 111,556 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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W838 VTT is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W838 VTT, 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 W838 VTT registered?

W838 VTT is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W838 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 VTT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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