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RA51 CMU

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CMU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,138 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 130,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 120,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 119,728 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2018 106,853 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 104,091 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,092 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 69,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,855 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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RA51 CMU is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA51 CMU, 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 RA51 CMU registered?

RA51 CMU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RA51 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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