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X749 VRL

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,764 mi
Last recorded174,764 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 VRL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 174,764 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 163,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 155,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,990 miles

Adv central upper bearing on rib belt very noisey......

Fail 8 Feb 2018 145,990 miles

Adv central upper bearing on rib belt very noisey......

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Both front side lamps barely visible.... (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,643 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 143,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and getting low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,866 miles

Centre Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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X749 VRL is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X749 VRL, 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 X749 VRL registered?

X749 VRL is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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