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A88 OTS

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,998 mi
Last recorded141,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 OTS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 141,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 141,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,685 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 132,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,351 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

undertray/splash guard damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2022 123,418 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body & suspension area's corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2022 123,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body & suspension area's corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,522 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 108,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,152 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,032 miles

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 10 Oct 2012 89,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,983 miles

both rear tyres reading 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,091 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,009 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,009 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,165 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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A88 OTS is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A88 OTS, 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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A88 OTS is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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