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GP51 LKU

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 LKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,740 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,748 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,395 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 48,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side headlamp aim too low

passenger wiper split

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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GP51 LKU is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP51 LKU, 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 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP51 LKU registered?

GP51 LKU is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is GP51 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 LKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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