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FN51 LBE

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LBE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 67,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres getting low

nail in n/s rear tyre

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres getting low

nail in n/s rear tyre

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,309 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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FN51 LBE is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN51 LBE, 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 FN51 LBE registered?

FN51 LBE is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 LBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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