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LN02 PTU

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,989 mi
Last recorded132,989 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 PTU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,989 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 132,989 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 127,846 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 127,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 120,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,607 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 113,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 97,350 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 83,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,349 miles

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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LN02 PTU is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN02 PTU, 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 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN02 PTU registered?

LN02 PTU is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is LN02 PTU safe to buy?

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