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X768 HGJ

2000 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,920 mi
Last recorded163,920 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 HGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 163,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section is leaking. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section at joint with centre section is heavily corroded and leaking. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section heavily corroded at joint,is holed and leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken coil spring dislocated and broken. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on!

nearside rear silencer section heavily corroded at joint.

nearsidefront cat section heavily corroded at joint.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 161,093 miles

ENGINE FAULT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,207 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 3 Nov 2014 157,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Oct 2013 152,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust silencers,are slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 152,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust silencers,are slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 144,971 miles

the front number plate is cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 132,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 120,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

The rear number plate is beginning to delaminate.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 120,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

The rear number plate is beginning to delaminate.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 93,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,007 miles

Offside Rear 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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X768 HGJ is a 2000 Lexus GS430 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 GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 98,112 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X768 HGJ, 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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X768 HGJ is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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