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LR51 VUK

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

265,492 mi
Last recorded265,492 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VUK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 265,492 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 265,492 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 265,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 265,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 265,204 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 265,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 265,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 258,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers mirror distorts view

Pass 22 Sep 2009 249,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 233,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 178,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 147,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 119,957 miles

all brake pads 90%+ worn

free play in n/s/f arm ball joint

rear tyres near limit

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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LR51 VUK is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR51 VUK, 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 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR51 VUK is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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