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RE51 HHX

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HHX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 91,835 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 91,578 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

has timing belt been replaced

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,040 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

damage o/s front tyre brake discs rusty front and rear

Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,492 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 61,492 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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RE51 HHX is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE51 HHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE51 HHX registered?

RE51 HHX is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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