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C9 JAN

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,390 mi
Last recorded27,390 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 JAN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 27,390 miles

suspessnsion componants rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2025 27,290 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

general rust under car and components

Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,951 miles

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

both head lamps starting too fade

complete corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2020 26,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both head lamps starting too fade

complete corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,564 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,348 miles

Corrosion in all heavy metal suspension components

Evidence of corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 26,335 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion in all heavy metal suspension components

Evidence of corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,927 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion in exhaust system

Heavy metal suspension parts corroded Front & Rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,353 miles

drivers door mirror deteriorated

engine management light on

general surface corrosion under car

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,923 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

general surface corrosion under car

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,429 miles

Evidence of corrosion in heavy metal suspension and exhaust parts

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,041 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,225 miles

Evidence of corrosion in heavey metal underbody parts

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,582 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,091 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming rusty

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,531 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

advise ecu light on

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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C9 JAN is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C9 JAN, 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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C9 JAN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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