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X246 XCD

2000 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,250 mi
Last recorded133,250 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 127,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 127,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear box flange areas corroded

deep cuts/splits in nearside rear tyre & close to wear bars

engine check lamp on

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges stepped tread pattern

offside front tyre worn low on edges stepped tread pattern

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust bolts at cat areas corroded/very poor condition

front inner pads generally worn low

rear exhaust box flange areas corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 104,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 104,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,622 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2006 84,972 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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X246 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 98,112 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 X246 XCD, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X246 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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