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Y166 HAN

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,823 mi
Last recorded229,823 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 HAN
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 229,823 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 229,823 miles

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 222,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 222,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 217,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 217,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 204,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 212,070 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 204,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 198,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 190,787 miles

Exhaust system very corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 178,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 178,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 165,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 158,702 miles

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

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 10 Jul 2012 149,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 140,003 miles

chip in screen

Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,021 miles

chips on windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 115,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 104,960 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 104,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 56,758 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y166 HAN is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y166 HAN, 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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Y166 HAN is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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