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Y239 HPB

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,810 mi
Last recorded133,810 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 HPB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 133,810 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P....235 / 45 / 17 W

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 20 May 2014 133,808 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / NEW SECTIONS OF EXHAUST WELDED IN

NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS FITTED / OFFSIDE NEW CALIPER / ON OLD BRAKE DISCS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..235 / 45 / 17 W

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 14 May 2014 133,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIRED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..235 / 45 / 17 W

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 20 May 2013 125,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,560 miles

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

Unable to see rear pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 107,329 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,628 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 95,628 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,712 miles

corrosion to rear silencers/pipes.

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,446 miles

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

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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Y239 HPB is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y239 HPB, 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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Y239 HPB is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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