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B6 LCJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LCJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 87,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 87,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,908 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,480 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

front number plate/mount bent

nearside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall ans worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has an indent on the inner sidewall

rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls and getting low in centre of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,209 miles

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

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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B6 LCJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B6 LCJ, 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 B6 LCJ registered?

B6 LCJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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