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J33 NAC

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,182 mi
Last recorded123,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 NAC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,182 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 123,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,370 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower sub frame and suspension parts have corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2023 121,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower sub frame and suspension parts have corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,220 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,328 miles

Front both headlamps faded

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both headlamps faded

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 87,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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J33 NAC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J33 NAC, 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 J33 NAC registered?

J33 NAC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is J33 NAC safe to buy?

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