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2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,907 mi
Last recorded66,907 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 XML
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,950 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a poss puncture low preasure

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,950 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a poss puncture low preasure

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,100 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,092 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

E. M. L. ON

FRONT 2 REAR EXHAUST & CLAMPS ALL CORRODED

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,066 miles

EML on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,577 miles

E.M.L light on

center to rear joins on exhaust corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,374 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,857 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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T1 XML is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 98,112 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 T1 XML, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T1 XML is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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