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PL51 NFD

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,987 mi
Last recorded61,987 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NFD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 61,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,815 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,499 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 6 Feb 2013 54,978 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,197 miles

Both front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,781 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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PL51 NFD is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PL51 NFD, 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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What year was PL51 NFD registered?

PL51 NFD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is PL51 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 NFD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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