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N7 NGH

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 NGH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,933 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2023 106,842 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,297 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

VSC Light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,326 miles

Both front treys worn on outside edge

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside

o/side and n/side rear tyres getting low in center

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,001 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,124 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,734 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)

fronr number plate deteriorating

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

fronr number plate deteriorating

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,020 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,075 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 65,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,442 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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N7 NGH is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N7 NGH, 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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N7 NGH is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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