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X972 RAR

2000 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 RAR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 56,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,125 miles

both lower swivel ball joint covers leaking slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2020 48,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.6 mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both lower swivel ball joint covers leaking slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,053 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,794 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,794 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,234 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 33,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,582 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 31,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,396 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,857 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,774 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,788 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,868 miles

Both rear shock absorbers gatters split.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,290 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 9,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 9,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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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X972 RAR is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X972 RAR, 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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X972 RAR is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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