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CU51 SNY

2001 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,125 mi
Last recorded51,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SNY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,361 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 47,361 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,194 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,192 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,970 miles

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

O/S Front Brake Slight Binding

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S Front Brake Slight Binding

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,613 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,848 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 25,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,378 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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CU51 SNY is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 SNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU51 SNY registered?

CU51 SNY is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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