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W89 YKM

2000 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,525 mi
Last recorded62,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 YKM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,511 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,388 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,554 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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W89 YKM is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W89 YKM, 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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W89 YKM is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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