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T111 TSU

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 TSU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting to cross brace rear bracket corroded, cross brace does not support the mounting in anyway, vehicle stability and subframe mounting are not affected, brace is fully secured by front mounting on same part of subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting to cross brace rear bracket corroded, cross brace does not support the mounting in anyway, vehicle stability and subframe mounting are not affected, brace is fully secured by front mounting on same part of subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted over outer sills and on underbody impeding inspection of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both pipe joints at rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front tee piece (7.1.2)

both pipe joints at rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 75,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,555 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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T111 TSU is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T111 TSU, 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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T111 TSU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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