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P27 RPS

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,959 mi
Last recorded143,959 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 RPS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of car very rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 141,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 139,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,497 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,916 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 133,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 131,171 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 131,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,928 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,571 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,471 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,215 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,199 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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P27 RPS is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P27 RPS, 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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P27 RPS is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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