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A9 ETP

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ETP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,888 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,888 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,012 miles

General surface corrosion to the underside of vehicle / suspension / steering / braking / exhaust components

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,958 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, brakes and brake pipes, sills and sub frame.

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,094 miles

Light corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle / chassis / braking / steering / exhaust components

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,237 miles

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

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

general light corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle / suspension / braking / exhaust components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,102 miles

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

light surface corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle / suspension / braking components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 72,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,744 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,669 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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A9 ETP is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A9 ETP, 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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What year was A9 ETP registered?

A9 ETP is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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