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L88 EXY

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 EXY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,362 miles

plastic covers under vehicle +outer sills obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2023 108,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic covers under vehicle +outer sills obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 102,700 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 100,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 100,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,026 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,494 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 97,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 91,561 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 91,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 90,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure warning system not working

Fail 12 May 2016 90,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure warning system not working

Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 80,978 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,437 miles

engine management light is on.

flat tyre light is on.

handbrake requires adjusting.

nearside front and rear tyres are cracking.

small cuts on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

two nails in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,517 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,652 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,206 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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L88 EXY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L88 EXY, 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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L88 EXY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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