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X46 VRL

2000 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,336 mi
Last recorded135,336 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 VRL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 135,333 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on but vehicle before age requirements

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,490 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 128,480 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 124,197 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,546 miles

Engine oil leak

Front and rear diffs leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leak

Front and rear diffs leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear ends of sills and rear floor to sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,728 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,184 miles

o/s mirror distorted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,689 miles

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

slight seepage of oil from front differential

Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,961 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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X46 VRL is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X46 VRL, 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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X46 VRL is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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