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157,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel filler neck heavily corroded.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust sections heavily corroded.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel filler neck heavily corroded.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust sections heavily corroded.
Fuel filler neck pipes corroded.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust sections corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded
exhaust system heavily corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under trays/sill covers/engine covers fitted
Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
front and rear tyres wearing inner edges
offside front tyre inner sidewall possible runflat damage
offside rear tail pipe missing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
front and rear tyres wearing inner edges
offside front tyre inner sidewall possible runflat damage
offside rear tail pipe missing
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
offside tailpipe missing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL51 XHG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 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 GL51 XHG, 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 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GL51 XHG registered?
GL51 XHG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2002.
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