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AP51 OVN

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,816 mi
Last recorded161,816 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OVN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 161,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 161,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 158,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tires starting to perish.

Pass 26 Feb 2017 155,659 miles

eml on

nearside rear window cracked

offside rear bumper damaged

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 28 May 2014 152,355 miles

E.M.Light on.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Fail 15 May 2014 152,336 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 21 Mar 2013 151,196 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components & undercarriage

damage to bodywork & bumpers

engine light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 151,196 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components & undercarriage

damage to bodywork & bumpers

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 138,449 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 128,847 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 77,421 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,483 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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AP51 OVN is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 OVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP51 OVN registered?

AP51 OVN is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AP51 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 OVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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