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RG51 DYO

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

196,199 mi
Last recorded196,199 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DYO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 196,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 190,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 189,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 186,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 178,014 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 168,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 159,954 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 140,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 140,480 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 131,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 126,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,871 miles

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 22 Mar 2010 113,809 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 113,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,174 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 93,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2008 93,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2007 81,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 71,216 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 DYO is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RG51 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

RG51 DYO is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 DYO safe to buy?

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