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PY51 LWL

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 LWL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f inner pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,263 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f inner pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,715 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,768 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,994 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,994 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,717 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly inflated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,753 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,753 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has a small gash on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,595 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisorys attatched

Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,655 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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PY51 LWL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PY51 LWL, 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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PY51 LWL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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