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S100 NCT

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 NCT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 93,720 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 93,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 91,862 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 91,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 88,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,079 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine cylinder head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission dipstick sump tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under vehicle boot floor deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 80,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,689 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 74,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,243 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,577 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,905 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective head lamp leveling device no longer connected to chassis leg (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,725 miles

advise unable to see brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,840 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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S100 NCT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S100 NCT, 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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S100 NCT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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