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Y169 OKG

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 OKG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 137,382 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,083 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front cross member corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,008 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Union flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Union flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 114,008 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Union flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Union flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer CV gaiter pin-holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crazing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crazing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crazing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust unions heavily corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 110,394 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor seized and bracket broken off (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer CV gaiter pin-holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crazing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crazing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crazing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust unions heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,576 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box joints to y pipe excess corrossion

n/s rear headlight leveing sensor broken away from mount

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2013 106,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,133 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,765 miles

front tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,518 miles

Unable to see rear brake pad thickness.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,406 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

suspect rear pads close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,731 miles

tyre warning light staying on

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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Y169 OKG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y169 OKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y169 OKG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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