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T88 NKV

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 NKV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 83,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 83,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,900 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,540 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

movement steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,750 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 14,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,771 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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T88 NKV is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T88 NKV, 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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T88 NKV is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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