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SIJ 66

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 66
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,366 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,790 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,786 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 68,220 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 66,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 65,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 22 May 2015 62,118 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 59,979 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 59,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroding on edges

rear brake discs corroding on edges

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,734 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 52,734 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,305 miles

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 21,428 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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SIJ 66 is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIJ 66, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIJ 66 registered?

SIJ 66 is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is SIJ 66 safe to buy?

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