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GF51 OLA

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OLA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,781 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 101,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 94,827 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,210 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

eml light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,835 miles

monitor rear tyre wear

slight play at steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,466 miles

Approx 1/4 left on front brake pads.

Slight play at offside rear camber adjuster.

Slight scratches on zone 'A' of windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,560 miles

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,549 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight discolouration in n/s/f mirror glass

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,680 miles

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)

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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GF51 OLA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF51 OLA, 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 GF51 OLA registered?

GF51 OLA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is GF51 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 OLA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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