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VA51 ETO

2001 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,220 mi
Last recorded166,220 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ETO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 166,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 154,468 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 154,314 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 131,961 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 106,219 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,961 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,824 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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VA51 ETO is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA51 ETO registered?

VA51 ETO is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is VA51 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 ETO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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