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SV02 KMY

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,081 mi
Last recorded127,081 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 KMY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 127,081 miles

Curb damage to both front roadwheel outer rims and to o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2009 113,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,146 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 88,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,087 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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SV02 KMY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV02 KMY, 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 SV02 KMY registered?

SV02 KMY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SV02 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 KMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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