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R26 HMP

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,129 mi
Last recorded101,129 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 HMP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure warning light remains on

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,288 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 100,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,115 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,141 miles

Object rolling inside nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2011 92,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,459 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,548 miles

Passenger front tyre worn on inside edge

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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R26 HMP is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 R26 HMP, 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 R26 HMP registered?

R26 HMP is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is R26 HMP safe to buy?

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