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D9 VLR

2001 Lexus SC430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,597 mi
Last recorded78,597 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 VLR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,309 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,509 miles

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

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

advise wipers

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heatsheild rotted off rear boot floor

tracking required

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,713 miles

lower underbody covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

rear silencer heat shield resting on silencer

Fail 22 Sep 2015 59,698 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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

lower underbody covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

rear silencer heat shield resting on silencer

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,540 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders.

lower engine/gearbox & side under covers fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,540 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine mil lamp indicating a fault.

front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders.

lower engine/gearbox & side under covers fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,408 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,408 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,043 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,043 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s & n/s/f steering rack ends

small stone chips in front windscreen

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,374 miles

brake fluid level low.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear tyres worn in centre.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,890 miles

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

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

both front tyres at 1.6mm on inner race

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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D9 VLR is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D9 VLR, 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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D9 VLR is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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