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76 KAL

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 KAL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 55,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,521 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2023 54,521 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2020 52,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,288 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,373 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,175 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,488 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,840 miles

small split on o/s wiperblade

Pass 31 May 2007 30,437 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,402 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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76 KAL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 76 KAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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76 KAL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is 76 KAL safe to buy?

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