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RN51 LWH

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,636 mi
Last recorded108,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 LWH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,636 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 108,632 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under panels fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,283 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,038 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,103 miles

Both tail pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,103 miles

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

Both tail pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,009 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,256 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,143 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unbale to see front or rear brake pad thickness

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unbale to see front or rear brake pad thickness

Fail 17 Apr 2009 54,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 28,497 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 28,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RN51 LWH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 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 RN51 LWH, 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 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN51 LWH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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