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SK51 AOB

2001 Lexus LS430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,140 mi
Last recorded207,140 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 AOB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 207,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc back plates corroded

front brake squeal

oil leak at gearbox dipstick tube(new sump reqd to cure)

slight buckle o/s/f wheel

spare tyre punctured & worn - new tyre reqd

undertray & heatshields insecure

very slight fluid leak at servo

Fail 19 Nov 2012 206,678 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc back plates corroded

front brake squeal

oil leak at gearbox dipstick tube(new sump reqd to cure)

slight buckle o/s/f wheel

spare tyre punctured & worn - new tyre reqd

undertray & heatshields insecure

very slight fluid leak at servo

Pass 10 Jun 2011 168,793 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 168,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 130,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 103,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,418 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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SK51 AOB is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK51 AOB, 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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SK51 AOB is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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