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J99 RAS

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,800 mi
Last recorded186,800 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 RAS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 185,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before pipes join into 1 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall suffering from possible run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 185,225 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel assembly by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before pipes join into 1 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall suffering from possible run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 183,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 182,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 180,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 178,765 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 178,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 175,647 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 170,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 165,835 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 161,131 miles

Nearside Rear silencer heat shield in poor condition

both inner sills corroding

complete exhaust system corroded and weeping at various places

Fail 10 Oct 2016 161,131 miles

Nearside Rear silencer heat shield in poor condition

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

both inner sills corroding

complete exhaust system corroded and weeping at various places

Pass 5 Oct 2015 155,019 miles

near side rear exhaust silencer corroded

off side rear exhaust silencer corroded and weeping gasses

Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,005 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 150,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 144,687 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 138,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,109 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 130,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 107,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,995 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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J99 RAS is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 RAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J99 RAS is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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