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DP51 LEX

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on chassis and members at rear

exhaust bracket broken at offside rear

Pass 14 Apr 2012 102,884 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 80,865 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 80,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cuts in tread but no cords visible.

Pass 2 May 2009 71,844 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 71,844 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,490 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,591 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 61,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,620 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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DP51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP51 LEX, 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 DP51 LEX registered?

DP51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is DP51 LEX safe to buy?

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