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X797 GWH

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,365 mi
Last recorded148,365 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 GWH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2019 148,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 142,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 139,737 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside head lamp condensation

Fail 27 Jul 2017 139,737 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside head lamp condensation

Pass 26 Jun 2016 136,033 miles

all jacking points corroded and slightly damaged

both headlamps have deteruiorated/ cloudy outer lenses

both inner sills corroded

full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil leaks from engine and rear differential

Fail 18 Jun 2016 136,004 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault vcs/ tcs system fault lamp on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge exposing plies/ cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

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)

all brake discs worn and corroded

all jacking points corroded and slightly damaged

both headlamps have deteruiorated/ cloudy outer lenses

both inner sills corroded

full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil leaks from engine and rear differential

Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,579 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 129,579 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 90,746 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on constantly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,701 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,908 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,734 miles

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

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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X797 GWH is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X797 GWH, 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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X797 GWH is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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