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L28 JDM

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,853 mi
Last recorded109,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 JDM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,853 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 109,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,052 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,152 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,331 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 101,016 miles

all brake pads can not be seen clearley.

engine tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 98,012 miles

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

all brake pads can not be seen

engine managment light appears on dashboard

under chassie tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 81,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,044 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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L28 JDM is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L28 JDM, 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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L28 JDM is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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