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LG51 SXL

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,123 mi
Last recorded243,123 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 SXL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 243,123 miles

BOTH REARMOST BUSHES CRACKING

FRONT PADS ON LIMIT

MAN LIGHT ON

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 18 May 2015 239,168 miles

front pads apear low

man light on

Pass 23 May 2014 236,012 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 236,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 233,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 233,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 228,374 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 228,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 225,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 225,962 miles

management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 222,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 210,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 200,498 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes started to split

Fail 17 Oct 2006 185,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 185,068 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)

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

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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LG51 SXL is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG51 SXL, 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 LG51 SXL registered?

LG51 SXL is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LG51 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 SXL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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