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RIW 4831

2001 Lexus GS430

Brown Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 4831
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,899 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,703 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight play in suspension

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 70,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,949 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,856 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,360 miles

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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RIW 4831 is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Brown with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIW 4831, 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 RIW 4831 registered?

RIW 4831 is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is RIW 4831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 4831 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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