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RJ51 JBV

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,391 mi
Last recorded170,391 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JBV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 170,391 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 150,041 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,879 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 122,604 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s rear inner sill hard corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

intermittent rear ride height fault

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,447 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,106 miles

BRAKE WARE WARNING ON DASH BUT BRAKES OK.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,256 miles

Slight blow from exhaust at rear.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,187 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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RJ51 JBV is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ51 JBV is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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