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X597 BDY

2000 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,553 mi
Last recorded155,553 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 BDY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 155,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 151,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 149,441 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 149,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2012 145,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 145,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,726 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 135,032 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 129,159 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 129,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,901 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2008 116,115 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2008 116,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2007 104,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 85,187 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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X597 BDY is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 108,786 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 X597 BDY, 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 26 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X597 BDY registered?

X597 BDY is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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