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A15 PAT

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,082 mi
Last recorded58,082 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PAT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,221 miles

Tpms light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has slight wear on inner edge

N/S/F wheel rim plastic protector damaged

TPMS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,488 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has slight wear on inner edge

N/S/F wheel rim plastic protector damaged

TPMS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,124 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 14 Dec 2013 50,106 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,756 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,934 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine undertray fitted

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,049 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

engine undertray fitted

slight movement in rack on n/s

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,154 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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A15 PAT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 PAT, 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 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 PAT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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The MOT history for A15 PAT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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