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L2 VRV

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 VRV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 98,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,054 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 96,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 95,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,032 miles

Offside exhaust tip loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material only where the plastic coat ends (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

under guards fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,448 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,421 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Rear tyres slightly perished across the tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,373 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,562 miles

EML on

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,298 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,282 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,282 miles

Nearside 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 24 Sep 2007 37,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,501 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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L2 VRV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L2 VRV, 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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L2 VRV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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