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RO51 XTU

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XTU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 158,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 158,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 154,579 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,497 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 131,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 115,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 101,213 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2010 93,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,939 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

tracking out needs 4 wheel tracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,673 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 48,930 miles

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

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

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

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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RO51 XTU is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO51 XTU, 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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RO51 XTU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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