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ET 8

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET 8
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,779 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,549 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 53,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,311 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,085 miles

engine bay covers - limited access

underbody covered - limited access

Fail 27 Aug 2016 53,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine bay covers - limited access

underbody covered - limited access

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,088 miles

on off side rear inner part of tread worne

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,378 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,791 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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ET 8 is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET 8, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET 8 registered?

ET 8 is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is ET 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET 8 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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