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MV51 XPN

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,767 mi
Last recorded117,767 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 XPN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,767 miles

Front tyres perishing on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 111,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heat shield over exhaust back box loose

Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,044 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heat shield over exhaust back box loose

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,965 miles

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

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

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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MV51 XPN is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV51 XPN, 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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MV51 XPN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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