MOT Status
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84,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front slight play in steering rose joint inner
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery terminals insecure.. (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drivers rear seat back panel insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seat belts not checked..
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S55 PYT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 S55 PYT, 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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What year was S55 PYT registered?
S55 PYT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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