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T31 STA

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,681 mi
Last recorded81,681 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 STA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,520 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 80,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2023 79,865 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 79,863 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,103 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 79,095 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 78,944 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 78,944 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,028 miles

Offside Front slight binding in os front brake

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,447 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,483 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 69,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,602 miles

VEHICLE CORRODING. N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE WALLS DAMAGED.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,661 miles

WIPER RUBBERS SPLITTING.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,147 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,873 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHING.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,303 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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T31 STA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T31 STA, 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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What year was T31 STA registered?

T31 STA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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