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S400 GUE

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 GUE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,691 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,691 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,493 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 26 Apr 2013 79,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f wiper blade worn

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f wiper blade worn

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,615 miles

front registration plate not displaying supplying dealer post code.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,402 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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S400 GUE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S400 GUE, 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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What year was S400 GUE registered?

S400 GUE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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