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L7 XVS

2001 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,930 mi
Last recorded167,930 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XVS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 167,930 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2016 167,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 159,406 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 159,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 149,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 146,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 140,977 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose above both rear silencers

Pass 14 Apr 2011 127,716 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 114,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,063 miles

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

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)

Rear discs worn and in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,818 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)

Rear Discs & Pads worn

Pass 3 May 2007 79,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 67,636 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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L7 XVS is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 XVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L7 XVS registered?

L7 XVS is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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