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X991 MTS

2000 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,286 mi
Last recorded157,286 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 MTS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 157,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bulb warning lamp lit

engine eml light lit

engine has oil leak

fuel filler pipes are very corroded

o/s/f wiper blade started to split

vsc warning lamp lit

Fail 9 Sep 2014 157,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bulb warning lamp lit

engine eml light lit

engine has oil leak

fuel filler pipes are very corroded

o/s/f wiper blade started to split

vsc warning lamp lit

Pass 22 Oct 2013 148,564 miles

E.M.L on dash

front brake pads clunking in holder

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/r tyre low in tread and cracking

o/s/f headlight cover starting to fade

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread

o/s/r tyre low in tread and cracking

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 148,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

E.M.L on dash

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre stop light inop

front brake pads clunking in holder

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/r tyre low in tread and cracking

o/s/f headlight cover starting to fade

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread

o/s/r tyre low in tread and cracking

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 135,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,530 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

underbody and parts in rusty condition

Pass 9 Oct 2010 110,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,521 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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X991 MTS is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X991 MTS, 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 X991 MTS registered?

X991 MTS is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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