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Y229 MRR

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

241,523 mi
Last recorded241,523 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 MRR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 241,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill filler used skirts fitted both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 241,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill filler used skirts fitted both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 233,561 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 220,238 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2012 207,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 193,945 miles

front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 1 Nov 2010 177,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 154,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 130,355 miles

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)

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 63,791 miles

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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Y229 MRR is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y229 MRR, 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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Y229 MRR is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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