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BNZ 8886

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,778 mi
Last recorded81,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8886
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

Offside Front trye worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

plastic sill covers

slight play top steering column bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre close too wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre close too wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play top steering column bearing

tpms light on

unable too see front and rear brake pad thickness

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 79,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,840 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,492 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,489 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

t, p,m,s light on.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,509 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 27 Feb 2016 63,509 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,100 miles

Battery insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,482 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,998 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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BNZ 8886 is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BNZ 8886, 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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BNZ 8886 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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