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H15 STR

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,925 mi
Last recorded110,925 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 STR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,925 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 110,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 109,842 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,842 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,982 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 89,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 56,697 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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H15 STR is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H15 STR, 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 H15 STR registered?

H15 STR is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is H15 STR safe to buy?

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