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TT51 GAV

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,924 mi
Last recorded137,924 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT51 GAV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 137,924 miles

Car has been undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush is slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 131,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,330 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,277 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,479 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2010 98,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,406 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2008 74,821 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,005 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,801 miles

n/s front upper ball joint becoming noisy

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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TT51 GAV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TT51 GAV, 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 TT51 GAV registered?

TT51 GAV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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