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L600 AMB

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,777 mi
Last recorded56,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 AMB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 56,777 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,567 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 55,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,046 miles

general surface corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,924 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Nov 2020 51,924 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 47,052 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,478 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 44,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

TPMS light on

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,790 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,676 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)

tpms light on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,279 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,076 miles

tyre mil light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,085 miles

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,805 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,999 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 30,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,973 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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L600 AMB is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L600 AMB, 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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L600 AMB is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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