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MT51 YPK

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,187 mi
Last recorded111,187 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YPK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2016 111,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2016 111,072 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 109,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2014 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 105,703 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 100,044 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 100,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 92,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,344 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,447 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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MT51 YPK is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT51 YPK, 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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MT51 YPK is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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