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L3 XNK

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,314 mi
Last recorded101,314 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XNK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,040 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,357 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,839 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,929 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 87,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,902 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have deep cuts on side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,832 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,676 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,529 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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L3 XNK is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L3 XNK, 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 L3 XNK registered?

L3 XNK is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is L3 XNK safe to buy?

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