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X898 YEX

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 YEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 88,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 83,513 miles

suspension front and rear corroded.

Pass 8 May 2017 83,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 83,510 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,679 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 76,084 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 73,848 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,066 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake disc`s wearing on inner edge`s and rusty

both rear tyre`s wearing badly on inner edge`s

engine warning light stay`s on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,372 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,954 miles

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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X898 YEX is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 X898 YEX, 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 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X898 YEX registered?

X898 YEX is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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