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J11 ARG

2001 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 ARG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 59,793 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,880 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,865 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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J11 ARG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J11 ARG, 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 J11 ARG registered?

J11 ARG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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