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L3 XSV

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

150,550 mi
Last recorded150,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XSV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,519 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 129,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 114,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 108,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 101,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 100,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,815 miles

o/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,290 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 84,548 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,363 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,259 miles

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

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

damage to osr tyre, on outer side wall

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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L3 XSV is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 XSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L3 XSV registered?

L3 XSV is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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