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RG51 CHJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,926 mi
Last recorded78,926 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CHJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 78,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,508 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,565 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,565 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,099 miles

VEHICLE DAMAGED REPAIRED FROM REAR END

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 47,167 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2005 38,746 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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RG51 CHJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RG51 CHJ, 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 RG51 CHJ registered?

RG51 CHJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is RG51 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 CHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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