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Y897 KKE

1998 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,153 mi
Last recorded114,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus RX300101,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 KKE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,153 miles

Exhaust emissions results on limit.

Oil leaks around engine and leaking onto exhaust.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,148 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Intermediate exhaust mount broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Low intensity. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Park-brake mechanism not moving. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust emissions results on limit.

Oil leaks around engine and leaking onto exhaust.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 106,191 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 90,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 77,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,645 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,462 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,462 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,908 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,883 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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Y897 KKE is a 1998 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 101,756 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 Y897 KKE, 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 28 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y897 KKE is a 1998 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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