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J11 YCE

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 YCE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,439 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,439 miles

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

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,888 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 63,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,294 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 YCE is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black 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 J11 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

J11 YCE is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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