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X831 VAF

2000 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,782 mi
Last recorded79,782 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 VAF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,782 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,208 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND CAT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,208 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND CAT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 59,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,892 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,839 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded front to rear

tyre size - 215/70/16

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge 215/70r16 100t

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge 215/70r16 100t

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,231 miles

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

damage to front number plate

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,746 miles

damage to front number plate

slight oil leak gear box area

Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,746 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate

slight oil leak gear box area

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,124 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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X831 VAF is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X831 VAF, 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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X831 VAF is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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