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SV 5988

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,413 mi
Last recorded41,413 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 5988
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,413 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 41,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,810 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,436 miles

undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,673 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,372 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,277 miles

heavely undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,583 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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SV 5988 is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV 5988, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV 5988 registered?

SV 5988 is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is SV 5988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 5988 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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