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G7 RNW

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,109 mi
Last recorded110,109 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 RNW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,657 miles

Rear brakes noisey in operation

brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisey in operation

brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 108,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,547 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,540 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 92,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated unable to see pad thickness

Pass 12 May 2017 91,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & perrishing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edge boarderline (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 91,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & perrishing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inner edge boarderline (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,075 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,646 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,074 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,657 miles

Both wiper blades split

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 28,657 miles

Both wiper blades split

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,234 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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G7 RNW is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G7 RNW, 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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G7 RNW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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