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X901 BNU

2001 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 BNU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,450 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,436 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,430 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,728 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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X901 BNU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X901 BNU, 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 X901 BNU registered?

X901 BNU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X901 BNU safe to buy?

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