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V88 KRM

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,296 mi
Last recorded139,296 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 KRM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 139,296 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body

test in wet condition

Pass 18 Dec 2023 137,727 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,597 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 128,272 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads not inspected covered by caliper and carrier

coolant cap leaking

propshaft not inspected covered by under tray

Fail 16 Dec 2020 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced high lighted (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced high lighted (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads not inspected covered by caliper and carrier

coolant cap leaking

propshaft not inspected covered by under tray

Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,337 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 118,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 114,868 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 113,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 109,746 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 105,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 98,524 miles

both sides, front ball joint dust covers leaking, light underbody surface rust, undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2013 90,538 miles

offside front tyre worn and cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 86,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,063 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 24 Apr 2010 75,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,181 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 49,940 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 28 Jul 2006 47,126 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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V88 KRM is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V88 KRM, 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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V88 KRM is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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