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X557 JAH

2000 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 JAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,154 miles

both front and rear brake pipes starting to corroded

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split

nearside inner sill is corroded and getting soft

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,871 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,901 miles

Engine management lamp on

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,349 miles

Engine Management Light Present.

Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Rear Discs Worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,389 miles

n/side rear brake disc rusty / engine mangement light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,198 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,716 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,521 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,701 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 3 Dec 2007 43,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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X557 JAH is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X557 JAH, 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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What year was X557 JAH registered?

X557 JAH is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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